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# Bar charts

> Vertical bars for totals over time or across a few categories

Bar charts show vertical bars for each time period (per day, week, or month) or for each category. They're the default when you ask for a "bar chart" without saying which way the bars should go. For many categories, use [horizontal bar charts](/docs/features/chart-types/horizontal-bar-charts) instead.

## When to use

* Periodic totals (orders per day, tickets per week)
* Comparing a handful of categories side by side
* Stacked or grouped bars with a [breakdown](/docs/features/chart-types/breakdowns)

## Example prompt

```
Show me orders per day for the last 90 days
```


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