Histogram Chart Preset
Pareto
Pareto is an OPF histogram chart preset with canonical workbook metadata, sample data, and engine chart type mapping.
paretoOPF type: PARETO_LINEsimple
Use Case
Show the shape and concentration of numeric distributions.
Data Requirements
1 series, 7 categories, flat category/series workbook, 2 series groups
Group
Distribution charts that reveal frequency, concentration, and skew.
Series
1 series across 7 categories
Workbook Range
Sheet1!$A$1:$H$2
When to Use
Use for analytical audiences comparing spread, skew, or process variation.
When to Avoid
Avoid when the audience needs individual category comparison rather than distribution shape.
Best Practices
1
Use meaningful bins
2
Annotate important thresholds
3
Avoid decorative gradients that hide frequency
Recommended Companions
OPF Config
charts:paretoOpen Presentation Format
{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
"name": "PPTX.gallery — charts/pareto",
"description": "Pareto is an OPF histogram chart preset with canonical workbook metadata, sample data, and engine chart type mapping.",
"tags": [
"gallery:charts/pareto"
],
"slides": [
{
"id": "gallery-preview-1",
"layout": "data-visualization",
"title": "Pareto",
"subtitle": "Show the shape and concentration of numeric distributions.",
"chart": {
"type": "pareto",
"data": {
"columns": [
"Cause",
"Defects"
],
"rows": [
[
"Scratches",
52
],
[
"Dents",
31
],
[
"Misalignment",
24
],
[
"Paint defects",
15
],
[
"Cracks",
9
],
[
"Loose fittings",
6
],
[
"Other",
4
]
]
}
},
"design": {
"contentBox": false,
"contentAlignment": "left",
"titleAlignment": "left",
"contentDirection": "horizontal"
}
}
]
}Open in visual editorOpen in Inspector
Load this config in the gallery's visual editor, or in the Inspector at pptx.dev.