Lollipop Vertical Chart

The vertical lollipop chart displays thin upright stems with circles at the top. Category labels appear at the bottom, making it ideal for time-based data (months, years) or short category names. Like the horizontal version, it offers a clean, modern alternative to traditional bar charts with reduced visual clutter.

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How to create a Lollipop Vertical chart

Create a Lollipop Vertical chart by uploading CSV/Excel, pasting data, or sketching it with Draw Chart.
Optional: upload a chart image and let PrettyChart extract the numbers (you can edit anything afterward).
After upload, you can use AI recommendations to choose a chart type and a suggested visual style (optional).
Select your Label column and select your Value column (numbers).
Apply a template and theme, then tweak colors and effects to make the Lollipop Vertical chart look exactly right.
Export a high-quality PNG when you're happy with the result.

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When to use

Category labels are short (dates, codes)
Time progression from left to right
Fewer than 12 categories
Modern aesthetic desired

When to avoid

Category names are long (use horizontal)
Many categories (15+)
Traditional audience

Data requirements

1 Label column

1+ Value column

1+ Data row

Data format: One column for labels, one column for values

Common use cases

Time-based comparisons

Monthly/yearly rankings

Score progression

Modern dashboards

Lollipop Vertical chart comparisons

Lollipop Vertical Chart vs Vertical Bar Chart

Use lollipop vertical for a modern, minimal aesthetic with less visual weight. Use vertical bar when you want classic, bold columns for precise value comparison.

Vertical Bar Chart →

Lollipop Vertical Chart vs Lollipop Horizontal Chart

Use lollipop vertical for short labels or time-based categories. Use lollipop horizontal when labels are long and need more reading space.

Lollipop Horizontal Chart →

Styling a Lollipop Vertical chart

For a cleaner Lollipop Vertical chart, keep labels short and avoid too many categories.
Choose a high-contrast theme if you plan to export for presentations or social media.
Add a subtle pattern or light effect if the chart needs more depth or separation.
For dense time series, consider switching to a Line chart for a clearer trend story.

FAQ

What is a Lollipop Vertical chart?

Lollipop Vertical charts turn your dataset into a clear visual using: One column for labels, one column for values. They're a good fit for time-based comparisons.

When is a Lollipop Vertical chart the right choice?

Use a Lollipop Vertical chart when category labels are short (dates, codes) and time progression from left to right. It works best when labels and values match the requirements on this page.

Can I upload CSV/Excel to generate a Lollipop Vertical chart?

Import CSV/Excel, choose the label/value columns, then style your Lollipop Vertical chart and export as PNG.

Does PrettyChart recommend a chart type and design automatically?

Yes. You can use AI recommendations after upload, or ignore them and choose chart type + style yourself.

Can I create a Lollipop Vertical chart by drawing or from an existing chart image?

Yes. You can start with Draw Chart (sketching) or upload an existing chart image to extract data, then refine the Lollipop Vertical chart in the editor.