- In short
- Stepwise change across categories. You pick the template from the gallery and map its fields to your cells; the visual stays bound to the data, updates when it changes, and remains freely editable. The source table is untouched.
What it shows
Shows change across categories as a stepped line, emphasising level jumps.
When to use it
It earns its place whenever you have to showing price tiers or level changes between periods.
Example scenarios
- Showing price tiers or level changes between periods.
- Analysts: shows change across categories as a stepped line, emphasising level jumps.
What it needs
One column with the category labels and one with the numeric values to compare.
How to use it
- Select the data range or table you want to visualize.
- Open the Charts (Visualizations menu) gallery from the XLMind Plus tab.
- Pick the Step Delta template and map its fields to your cells.
- The visual is inserted bound to your data; it refreshes as the cells change.
What it produces
A live SVG chart shape (auto-refresh and edit).
Effect on your data and undo
Step Delta does not change your source data; the result is added as a separate item. It refreshes automatically when the linked cells change. If it is not what you wanted, Undo Last restores the previous state.
How it differs from similar tools
It creates this chart type without helper columns, tricks or macros; the result stays bound to your data and remains hand-editable.
Good to know
Bindings must match the chart's expected shape; auto-refreshes on source change. Requires the listed data fields (category, value).
Limitations
Requires the listed data fields.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I edit the resulting visual?
- Yes. It is made of ordinary Excel objects, so colors, text and size are all freely adjustable.
- What happens when I update the cells?
- The visual watches the cells it is bound to; change the values and the view redraws itself.
- Is anything written into my data?
- No. The source cells are read only; the single addition is the visual.
- Can I try another look on the same data?
- Yes. Just reopen the gallery and pick a different template; the earlier visual remains on the sheet.
Works well with
- As an alternative, use Radar
- Afterwards, try Create Dashboard
- A good companion is KPI Cards
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