What it shows
Colours Germany's 16 federal states by value, showing at a glance where it runs high or low.
When to use it
It tends to help in cases like comparing sales, population or performance across federal states on a map. It is aimed mainly at analysts, managers, report authors.
Example scenarios
- Comparing sales, population or performance across federal states on a map.
- Analysts: colours Germany's 16 federal states by value, showing at a glance where it runs high or low.
What it needs
One column with the map region names and one with the numeric values to compare.
How to use it
- Pick chart type
- Bind data
- Adjust settings and design
- Insert
What it produces
A live SVG chart shape (auto-refresh and edit).
Effect on your data and undo
Germany Map does not change your source data; the result is added as a separate item. It refreshes automatically when the linked cells change. You can reverse it at any time with Undo Last.
How it differs from similar tools
Unlike a static picture you paste in by hand, it stays bound to your data and redraws itself whenever the source cells change.
Good to know
Bindings must match the chart's expected shape; auto-refreshes on source change. Honest empty / dash state. Invalid data shows a localized validation message (no wrong chart).
Limitations
Requires the listed data fields.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does the result go?
- A live SVG chart shape (auto-refresh and edit).
- Does it update when the source data changes?
- Yes. It redraws automatically whenever the cells you linked change.
- Does Germany Map change my source data?
- No. Germany Map leaves your source data untouched and adds the result as a separate item.
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