---
title: "Overview"
space: "Insights"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/insights/charts/overview"
updated: "2026-01-06"
---

#### What are Charts?

  Charts turn your data into pictures  making it easy to spot trends, compare values, and share insights. Instead of staring at rows of numbers, you can see your data as bars, lines, pie slices, and more.

  Insights has 8 chart types to choose from, each perfect for different situations.
List of charts…
  
#### Creating Your First Chart

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  1. Open your workbook
  2. Click the Charts tab
  3. Click New Chart
  4. Choose a Query (the data source)
  5. Pick a Chart Type
  6. Configure your chart (we'll explain each type below)
  7. Give it a name
  8. Click outside the title to save

  That's it! Your chart will appear and update automatically.