DeltaMaster clicks!
April 2012

April 2012

Greetings, fellow data analysts!

The circle is a powerful symbol that dates back to ancient times. It has no beginning and no end - an alle­gory for the sun, completeness, and even perfection. When it comes to serious information, however, cir­cles are often seen in a dubious light. Someone who talks in circles, for example, is neither getting ahead nor to the point.

In data visualization, using circles in charts is questionable as well. The readers would have to compare values as areas, which are very diffi­cult to interpret correctly. Neverthe­less, there are situations where you can integrate circles into tables to clarify a given context and add value to the report as a whole. This is because you can compare circles in two direc­tions: vertically and horizontally, or, thinking of a report grid, by rows and columns.

This edition of DeltaMaster clicks! contains several tips on how you can add circles to pivot tables to help keep your inner circles perfectly informed.

Best regards,

Your Bissantz & Company team

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