Combo Chart Maker: Bars Plus a Line
A combo chart compares two related metrics on one set of categories, like monthly revenue as bars with a margin percentage line on top. Add your data to MakeCharts and let the AI tune both series without you touching an axis setting.
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Open the editor, drop in your data and export your first chart in minutes. Start on the free plan and upgrade when you want watermark-free exports.
Open the editorHow it works, step by step
Add your bar and line data
Enter your primary metric as the bar series and a second metric as a line series over the same categories.
Tune it by chatting
Recolor the bars, thicken the line, add a third comparison line: describe it and the AI applies it.
Export and share
Download SVG for slides and print or PNG for docs and chat, always without a watermark.
Frequently asked questions
What is a combo chart good for?
Showing two related metrics on the same categories at once, like sales volume as bars with a profit margin line, without needing two separate charts.
Which series becomes the bars and which becomes the line?
The first series you add renders as bars, and any series after it renders as a line on the same axes.
Can I add more than one line?
Yes. Add extra series after the first and each one draws as its own line, distinctly colored.
Is the combo chart maker free?
Yes, the free plan covers it, including AI editing and watermark-free (paid plans) exports.
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