Free Stacked Area Chart Templates
Browse stacked area chart templates for showing how a total builds from its parts over time, such as revenue composition or channel mix.
Stacked area chart templates for composition over time
A stacked area chart layers multiple series on top of each other over time, so the top edge of the stack traces the combined total and each band shows how much one component contributed at any point. It's the standard format for revenue composition by product line, channel mix over time, or return attribution across return sources. Pick a template, paste your data, and drop the finished chart into your deck.
When should I use a stacked area chart?
Use a stacked area chart when you want to show both a total trending over time and how that total is composed of several parts — for example, total return built from price appreciation and dividend income, or total revenue built from several product lines.
How many series work best in a stacked area chart?
Two to four series is the practical limit. Beyond that, individual bands become too thin to distinguish, especially once values compound over a long time horizon.
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