> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.infotopics.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.infotopics.com/showmemore/features/small-multiple-charts/data-structure.md).

# Data structure

Small Multiple Charts require a combination of a time-based dimension, a measure, and one or more categorical dimensions to split the data into multiple panels.

Each panel represents a unique combination of dimensions, allowing you to compare trends across groups in a consistent layout.

#### **Required fields**

* **Date (continuous dimension)**\
  Defines the X-axis for each chart (e.g., Order Date, Year, Month).
* **Measure**\
  The numeric value displayed in each chart (e.g., Sales, Profit, Quantity).

#### **Optional fields**

* **Row Series**\
  Splits the view into rows of panels.
* **Column Series**\
  Splits the view into columns of panels.
* **Detail Series**\
  Adds an additional level of grouping within panels.

This is how your data should look in Tableau before applying the Funnel Chart

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