{"id":1829,"date":"2022-12-20T20:02:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T20:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/?p=1829"},"modified":"2024-01-17T22:03:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T22:03:46","slug":"how-to-create-side-by-side-bar-chart-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/how-to-create-side-by-side-bar-chart-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create Side by Side Bar Chart in Excel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a Side by Side Bar Chart in Excel is an invaluable skill for anyone looking to visually compare and present data across different categories or time periods. Whether you&#8217;re a market analyst comparing product sales, a human resources manager assessing employee performance, or a student presenting research findings, mastering this type of chart can transform your data into a compelling, easy-to-understand visual story. This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to effectively create and customize Side by Side Bar Charts in Excel, ensuring your data presentation is not only insightful but also visually appealing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Uses for side by side bar chart:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Comparing two or more sets of data side by side<\/li>\n<li>Showing the relationship between different data sets<\/li>\n<li>Highlighting changes in data over time and how they compare to each other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Step by step guide to create a side by side bar chart in Excel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In order to make excel side by side bar chart, do the following steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take sample data as below, we create first bar chart based on Col B data initially.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-1.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"297\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Select data of Col A and Col B then go to the ribbon, select Insert, and select your chart type from the chart group.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-2.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"673\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-2.png 673w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-2-300x67.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Select Chart type as 2-D Bar.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-3.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"198\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-3.png 198w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-3-156x300.png 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. The chart looks below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-4.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"515\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-4.png 515w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-4-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. To change the category in reverse on the vertical axis, right-click on the axis and select Format Axis.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-5.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"463\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-5.png 463w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-5-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. After that in the Axis Options give a checkmark on the \u2018Categories in Reverse Order\u2019 box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-6.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"602\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-6.png 602w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-6-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. To remove the horizontal axis, click on Axis and press Delete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-7.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"519\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-7.png 519w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-7-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. To Remove Gridline, click on the chart then select the + button, and uncheck the Gridline.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-8.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart \" width=\"586\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-8.png 586w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-8-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>. To change the gap width in the bar, right-click on the chart and select Format Data, in Format Data Series select Series Option and change the gap width to 75%.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-9.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"652\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-9.png 652w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-9-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. To give Tick Mark on the vertical Axis, right-click on the chart and select Format Axis, in Format Axis select Axis Option and click Outside in the Tick Marks option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-10.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"652\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-10.png 652w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-10-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. To change the Tick Marks line color, right-click on the vertical axis and select Format Axis, in Format Axis select Axis Option and choose a color from the Line option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-11.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"635\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-11.png 635w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-11-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12. To change the color in the bar, right-click on the chart and select Format Data, in Format Data Series select Fill and choose your color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-12.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"619\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-12.png 619w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-12-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>13. To change the color in the first bar, right-click on the chart and select Format Data, in Format Data Series select Fill and choose your color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-13.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"596\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-13.png 596w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-13-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>14. Make a copy of this Chart and paste beside of it, make sure both charts are in same horizontal position.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-14.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"628\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-14.png 628w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-14-300x98.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>15. To remove the category of the vertical Axis from the second chart, right-click on the axis and select Format Axis, in Format Axis select Axis Option and click None in the Labels option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-15.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"617\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-15.png 617w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-15-300x124.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>16. To give Tick Mark on the vertical Axis in the second chart, right-click on the axis and select Format Axis, in Format Axis select Axis Option and click Outside in the Tick Marks option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-16.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"638\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-16.png 638w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-16-300x125.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>17. To change the second data series, right-click on the second chart and click Select Data.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-17.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"253\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-17.png 253w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-17-246x300.png 246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>18. To add the second Data, go to the Edit option, shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-18.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"583\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-18.png 583w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-18-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>19. Select the Series name and series values from the sample data table.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-19.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"511\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-19.png 511w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-19-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>20. To change the color in the second chart bar, right-click on the chart and select Format Data, in Format Data Series select Fill and choose your color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-20.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"642\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-20.png 642w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-20-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>21. To change the color in the first bar in the second chart bar, right-click on the chart and select Format Data, in Format Data Series select Fill and choose your color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-21.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"669\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-21.png 669w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-21-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>22. To give Data Labels in the first chart click on your chart and select the + button to give your Data labels. Select Data labels and click on Inside End or any other option. Do the same thing for the second chart.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-22.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"586\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-22.png 586w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-22-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>23. Change the first bar data labels colors on both charts, go to ribbon select the text color change option and choose white.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-23.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"532\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-23.png 532w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-23-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>24. To remove Chart Outline, select Format in the ribbon, click Shape Outline, and choose No Outline.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-24.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"538\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-24.png 538w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-24-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>25. The chart looks below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-25.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"542\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-25.png 542w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-25-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>26. To make Group select two charts and right-click on the chart then select Group.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-26.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart \" width=\"577\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-26.png 577w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-26-300x259.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>27. To give a boarder in the back of two charts, we insert a shape. Follow the below steps. Draw the shape and place in back of two charts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-27.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"636\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-27.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-27-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>28. To remove Shape fill, select Format in the ribbon, click Shape then choose No Fill.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-28.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart \" width=\"458\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-28.png 458w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-28-300x290.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>29. To give Shape Outline, select Format in the ribbon, click Shape Outline, and choose Outline color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-29.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"458\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-29.png 458w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-29-300x293.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>30. The Chart looks below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-30.png\" alt=\"Side by side bar chart\" width=\"572\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-30.png 572w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Side-by-side-bar-chart-30-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Application of Side by Side bar chart in Dashboard Reporting:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8075\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8075\" style=\"width: 902px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sales-and-Profitability-Dashboard2.jpg.png\" alt=\"Sales and Profitability Dashboard\" width=\"902\" height=\"815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sales-and-Profitability-Dashboard2.jpg.png 902w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sales-and-Profitability-Dashboard2.jpg-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sales-and-Profitability-Dashboard2.jpg-768x694.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates\/sales-profitability-dashboard\">Sales and Profitability Dashboard<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Side by Side Bar Charts, also known as clustered bar charts, are a useful tool in dashboard reporting. They offer a clear and comparative visual representation of data. Here are six applications of Side-by-Side Bar Charts in dashboard reporting:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Direct Comparison Between Groups<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>These charts excel at comparing different groups or categories side by side. For instance, you can compare sales figures of different products across several regions. Each group of bars represents a region, with individual bars showing sales for each product, facilitating an easy comparison.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance Analysis Over Time<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>They are great for analyzing the performance of different categories over specific time periods. For example, you can track and compare quarterly revenue of multiple departments over a year, with each cluster representing a quarter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demographic Data Representation<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Side-by-Side Bar Charts can effectively represent demographic data, such as age or gender distribution across different regions or groups, allowing for easy visualization of demographic composition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Research Insights<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>In market research, these charts can compare consumer preferences, behaviors, or satisfaction levels across different product categories or brands, providing clear insights into market trends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Survey Results Display<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>For survey data, side-by-side bars can compare responses to different questions or the same question across different respondent groups, making it easier to spot differences and similarities in opinions or experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resource Allocation Comparison<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>They can be used to compare resource allocation, such as budget or manpower, across different projects or departments. This visual representation helps in identifying areas of high or low resource investment relative to others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>For ready-to-use Dashboard Templates:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates#Finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates#Sales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sales Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates#Human-Resource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.executiveknowledge.org\/dashboard-templates\/35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Visualization Charts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a Side by Side Bar Chart in Excel is an invaluable skill for anyone looking to visually compare and present data across different categories or time periods. Whether you&#8217;re a market analyst comparing product sales, a human resources manager assessing employee performance, or a student presenting research findings, mastering this type of chart can &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/how-to-create-side-by-side-bar-chart-in-excel\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to create Side by Side Bar Chart in Excel?<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[252],"tags":[254,253],"class_list":["post-1829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-side-by-side-bar-chart","tag-side-by-side-bar-chart","tag-side-by-side-bar-chart-in-excel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1829"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1829\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8113,"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1829\/revisions\/8113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}