Histogram Chart Preset
Histogram
Histogram is an OPF histogram chart preset with canonical workbook metadata, sample data, and engine chart type mapping.
histogramOPF type: HISTOGRAMsimple
Use Case
Show the shape and concentration of numeric distributions.
Data Requirements
1 value column of 60 raw observations; the chart bins them automatically (Scott's rule)
Group
Distribution charts that reveal frequency, concentration, and skew.
Series
1 series across 60 categories
Workbook Range
Sheet1!$A$1:$BI$2
When to Use
Use for analytical audiences comparing spread, skew, or process variation.
When to Avoid
Avoid when the audience needs individual category comparison rather than distribution shape.
Best Practices
1
Use meaningful bins
2
Annotate important thresholds
3
Avoid decorative gradients that hide frequency
Recommended Companions
OPF Config
charts:histogramOpen Presentation Format
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"title": "Histogram",
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"data": {
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"Response time (ms)"
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"contentBox": false,
"contentAlignment": "left",
"titleAlignment": "left",
"contentDirection": "horizontal"
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}
]
}Open in visual editorOpen in Inspector
Load this config in the gallery's visual editor, or in the Inspector at pptx.dev.