Free Column Chart Templates
Browse column chart templates for straightforward category comparisons, one bar per category. Pick a template, paste your data, and drop it straight into PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Column chart templates for presentations
A column chart is the simplest way to compare values across categories: quarterly revenue, regional headcount, product rankings, survey results. Each category gets a single bar, so the comparison stays direct with nothing to decode. If you need to compare more than one series per category, see the clustered, stacked, and 100% stacked column templates instead. Pick a template, paste your numbers, and drop the finished chart into your deck.
What are column charts used for in presentations?
Column charts are best for comparing values across categories: sales by region, performance by quarter, survey responses, product rankings. They're easy to read at a glance and work in almost every business presentation context.
What if I need to compare more than one series per category?
Use a clustered column chart to place multiple series side by side within each category, a stacked column chart to show how the series combine into a total, or a 100% stacked column chart to compare proportions. AECharts has separate templates for each.
Can I customize fonts, colors, and labels?
Yes. Every element is adjustable. You can change column colors, font family, label formatting, axis ranges, and background. Team accounts also support brand kit templates with your colors applied automatically.