Combo chart templates
Combine bars and lines—or multiple series types—in one view. Use combo charts to compare volumes and rates side by side, then customize and export online.
What is a combo chart?
A combo chart mixes two or more chart types in a single coordinate system, often bars for volume and a line for a rate or index. That lets you show raw counts alongside percentages without splitting the story across two separate graphics.
Dual-axis combos are useful when series use different units—revenue in dollars on one axis and margin percent on another. Clear labeling and color contrast keep the chart readable for executives and clients.
Templates here demonstrate common combo patterns: column plus line, stacked bars with an overlay trend, and multi-axis setups. Open a template, align your metrics to each series type, and export when the visualization matches your narrative.
Combo templates
Popular template layouts for this chart type
Bar and line on one chart
Show monthly sales as bars while a line tracks conversion rate across the same months.
Dual Y-axis setup
Assign each series to the left or right axis when magnitudes or units differ widely.
Actual versus target visualization
Plot actuals as bars and targets as a line to expose gaps month by month.
Dashboard-friendly combo layout
Keep legends compact and colors distinct so the chart stays legible at dashboard tile sizes.
Export for executive summaries
Produce PNG or PDF combos for board decks where one combined view replaces two separate charts.
How to make a combo chart in 3 steps
- Select a combo template that matches the series types you need—bar plus line is the most common starting point.
- Open the editor, map each data column to the correct series and axis.
- Balance colors, axis titles, and legend order, then export the finished combo chart.
Frequently asked questions
- Why use a combo chart instead of two separate charts?
- Combos align categories on one axis so viewers compare volume and rate at the same time point without eye travel between graphics.
- Can I mix more than two series types?
- Yes. Add multiple series and set each to bar, line, or area styling as supported by the template.
- How do dual axes avoid confusion?
- Use clear left and right axis titles with units, and assign contrasting colors so each series maps to the correct scale.
- Is a combo chart the same as an area chart?
- Area charts emphasize filled regions under a line. Combo templates focus on mixing types—often bars with lines—rather than full-area fills alone.
Design your combo chart
Open a combo template in the editor and map each metric to the right series type.