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An introduction to iCharts - the world's easiest, interactive charting tool to maximize Create embeddable, sharable, social charts without coding or design expertise. Get started today: www.icharts.net
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You have a story to tell. Here’s how to get started:
Getting Started
Manual
Have your data jotted down somewhere?
Type it in.
Load
Data in a spreadsheet?
Load it.
Select
Already uploaded it?
Select.
No Data
Have fun facts?
Whip up an InfoChart.
What kind of data can I upload? .
Excel Spreadsheets
Google Spreadsheets
Survey Data
Data API
Or add it manually
Tips: Organize your data in columns If you make an update to your Google Spreadsheet, your charts will automatically update Learn more about Survey Data -> Click!
How do I load my data? 1. Click on the "load dataset" button located on the top right of your screen.
How do I load my data? 2. Select which data format to load.
Select a Chart Type:
Use the chart when you don’t have data but have cool facts to share.
Tip!
Like this ->
Customize Your Story – Use Pre-Designed Templates .
* Templates are go-to design options
* They bring a story to life with custom design features * Choose from one of the pre-designed by iCharts
…or make your own templates! Learn more -> Click!
What are they like? . Bold
Fun
Classic
Whimsical
How Do I Choose a Pre-Designed Template? Find your templates in the Chart ToolBox. Click on one you like. Select Apply.
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See it Sparkle After applying a template, you’ll see a plain vanilla chart turn into something with a little more sparkle:
Before ->
<- After
Customize your (data) story by fine tuning the details
Use the Chart ToolBox:
Horizontal Axis Vertical Axis Data Series Legend Grid Lines Data Values Text Formatting Chart Area Background Data Tips Images Tagging and Keywords
Customize your (data) story by fine tuning the details
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Drag and drop
<- Pixel-perfect control
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Make it any size you want
Customize your (data) story by adding images .
Define your brand
Style your data
Note: Available to users with Platinum or Enterprise-level plans. Learn more -> Click!
Add your logo ->
How do I add images?
Note: Available to users with Platinum or Enterprise-level plans. Learn more -> Click!
Customize your (data) story by adding commentary
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“45% of respondents…”
“According to the latest report…”
“…expect mobile marketing to increase over the next three years”
* Report on the facts * Offer your opinion
How do I add commentary?
Where can I share my (data) story…
…publicly? …privately?
*Your blog *Company web site *press release *news article
*company intranet *subscription portals Tip!
You can lock your chart to display only the web sites you allow
Which forms can my (data) story take?
Interactive Chart Image
Web or Print
Download PNGs optimized for either
web or print
Features
Detailed data pop-ups Add or remove data series
Zoom in or out of data
More interactive features -> Click!
Tips: Use them within PowerPoints or emails
Vectors & Reports
Use high resolution
images as vectors or for online report
documents
How do I share my (data) story on the web publicly?
Select “Public Chart”. Increase your SEO by entering a description and search tags. Choose a ChartChannel category for your published chart.
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How do I share my (data) story
on the web publicly?
Share the chart’s URL, post it to a social network or copy the embed code for your site.
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How do I share my (data) story on the web privately?
Select “Charts Behind Firewall & Paywalls”. Enter in domains where the chart is restricted to. Copy embed code. Paste into blog or web site.
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How do I share my (data) story as an image?
Pin it!
In an e-newsletter
In a Word doc
A PPT presentation
How do I share my (data) story as an image?
Select “Download as image”.
Now you can bring your story to life
And share it with the world
Get Inspired
Explore Stats & Stories from Around the World on ChartChannel-> Click!
