Ribbon Chart

A ribbon chart shows how category rankings change over time. Use it to compare shifts in performance or position across periods.

Chart setup to build a ribbon chart:

1

Axis

Drag the dimension to plot on the axis (e.g., Month).

2

Values parameter

Drag the measure to analyze (e.g., Actuals).

3

Small multiples parameter

Drag the dimension to plot the bands (e.g., Sub Region).

4

Chart type

Select Ribbon column from the Special charts section of the Chart Type dropdown menu.

Compare various series or segments and examine proportional differences within a single chart. This makes the Ribbon chart perfect for dashboards.

Ribbon chart measure/dimension config

Additional formatting options

Here are the other settings that help you refine your ribbon chart.

Feature	Description	Link
Number	Configure number formatting (decimals, units)	Charts - number settings
Legend	Show/hide and customize the legends	Charts - legend settings
Data Label	Show exact values for each data point	3.6. Data label customizations
Trellis	Create small multiples using category split	6. Trellis customizations
Conditional Formatting	Apply color rules to highlight values	9. Conditional formatting
Sorting	Sort axis order	Sorting data
Ranking	Limit to top/bottom N categories	Ranking for charts