Learn about surface charts, and how you can use them within PowerPoint. There are some variations for surface charts available within PowerPoint.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint
OS: Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X
A surface chart is useful when you want to find optimum combinations between two sets of data. As in a topographic map, colors and patterns indicate areas that are in the same range of values. Use a surface chart when both categories and data series are numeric values.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see a sample presentation containing doughnut chart types and subtypes:
Surface charts have the following subtypes:
This chart type shows show trends in values across two dimensions in a continuous curve, a 3-D view of the data, which can be imagined as a rubber sheet stretched over a 3-D column chart. It is typically used to show relationships between large amounts of data that may otherwise be difficult to see.
When displayed without color on the surface, a 3-D surface chart is called a wireframe 3-D surface chart. This chart shows only the lines.
These charts are surface charts viewed from above, similar to 2-D topographic maps. In a contour chart, color bands represent specific ranges of values. The lines in a contour chart connect interpolated points of equal value.
These charts are also surface charts viewed from above. Without color bands on the surface, a wireframe chart shows only the lines.
Sample Presentation
Click below to view on SlideShare
Click below to view on YouTube
10 13 09 - PowerPoint Chart Types: Surface Charts in PowerPoint (Glossary Page)
You May Also Like: Reduce Stress and Save Time: by Claudyne Wilder | Food - C PowerPoint Templates
This is the original page. An AMP (Accelerated Mobile Page) version of this page is also available for those on mobile platforms, at Surface Charts in PowerPoint.
Microsoft and the Office logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.