Getting Started
Start creating powerful visualizations with automatic chart selection or manual building. Probably’s visualization engine analyzes your data to suggest the best chart types.
Smart Visualization Selection
Probably analyzes your data types and relationships to automatically suggest the most effective visualizations, while giving you complete control to customize every aspect.
Automatic Chart Creation
Section titled “Automatic Chart Creation”The fastest way to visualize your data is to let Probably choose the best chart type automatically.
Quick Start Process
Section titled “Quick Start Process”- Select your dataset and navigate to the Charts tab
- Choose variables for X, Y, and optional grouping
- Chart appears instantly with smart type detection
- Customize as needed using the controls panel
Smart Chart Selection
Section titled “Smart Chart Selection”Probably automatically determines the best visualization based on:
- Data Types: Categorical, numerical, temporal, or text
- Variable Count: Single variables, pairs, or multi-dimensional
- Data Size: Optimizes rendering for small and large datasets
- Relationships: Detects correlations and patterns
Manual Chart Building
Section titled “Manual Chart Building”For precise control over your visualizations, use manual chart building to specify exactly what you want to create.
Step-by-Step Manual Process
Section titled “Step-by-Step Manual Process”- Start with Chart Controls to select specific variables
- Choose chart type from the available options
- Configure settings like colors, grouping, and filters
- Export or share your completed visualization
Variable Assignment
Section titled “Variable Assignment”Primary Variables
- X-Axis: Independent variable selection
- Y-Axis: Dependent variable for analysis
- Z-Axis: Third dimension for 3D plots
- Color/Group: Categorical grouping variable
Smart Suggestions
- Automatic variable type detection
- Recommended axis assignments
- Compatible chart type filtering
- Error prevention for invalid combinations
Chart Navigation
Section titled “Chart Navigation”Charts Tab Interface
Section titled “Charts Tab Interface”- Variable Selector: Drag and drop interface for axis assignment
- Chart Type Picker: Visual gallery of available chart types
- Settings Panel: Customization options for current chart
- Export Tools: Save and share functionality
Data Connection
Section titled “Data Connection”- Live Updates: Charts automatically update when data changes
- Filter Integration: Respect spreadsheet filters and selections
- Cross-Referencing: Click chart elements to see source data
- Multiple Charts: Create dashboards with multiple visualizations
What’s Next?
Section titled “What’s Next?”Explore Chart Types
Discover all available chart types and when to use each one effectively.
Customization Options
Learn how to customize colors, styles, and layouts for professional visualizations.