Column chart The “Column chart” and the “Bar chart” are similar plots, but the “Column chart” displays the bars vertically. Usually the “Column chart” is a better choice than the “Bar chart” when only a few nodes are selected. Select the data nodes in the order you want them to appear in the plot. Click on the “Column chart” icon on the toolbar, or select “Column chart” from the “Gallery” menu. Then enter your “Chart settings” into the dialog box, and click the “OK” button. The “Column chart” appears.