> 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/format.md).
# Format
#### **Chart type**
Select how the data is visualized in each panel. Options include line, bar, area, and stream charts, each suited for different types of comparisons and trends.
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#### **Stack detail categories**
Control whether values are stacked within each panel. When enabled, the chart displays contributions from detail-level categories; when disabled, values are shown as a single aggregated measure.
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#### **Compare with other panels**
Determine whether panels share a consistent scale. Enabling this option allows for accurate comparisons across panels, while disabling it lets each panel scale independently.
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#### **Curve**
Adjust how lines are rendered in line and area charts. Options include straight lines or smoothed curves for a more polished visual appearance.
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#### **Line width**
Modify the thickness of lines to improve visibility or match visual preference.
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#### **Show points**
Toggle the visibility of individual data points on the chart. This can help highlight exact values or keep the view clean.
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#### **Shared Y axis**
Control whether all panels use the same Y-axis scale or if each panel has its own independent axis.
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#### **Y domain**
Define how the Y-axis range is calculated. You can fix the baseline to start at zero or allow it to adjust dynamically based on the data.
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#### **Panel padding**
Adjust the spacing between panels to control the overall layout density.
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#### **Inner padding**
Control spacing within each panel, affecting how tightly the chart elements are displayed.
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#### **Grid lines**
Show or hide grid lines to balance readability and visual simplicity.
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#### **Axis labels**
Choose whether axis labels appear on all panels or only on the outer panels for a cleaner layout.
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#### **Sort panels**
Define the order in which panels are displayed, either alphabetically or based on total values.
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#### **End value label**
Toggle the display of the final value in each panel to highlight the most recent data point.
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#### **Y-axis label width**
Adjust the space allocated for Y-axis labels to ensure proper alignment and readability.
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