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Hierarchy Charts

Display nested structures and parent-child relationships

Tree Diagram

intermediate

Display hierarchical parent-child relationships as a branching tree structure.

Best for:

  • Organizational charts and reporting hierarchies
  • Decision trees and if-then logic
  • File system or category hierarchy
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Sunburst Chart

advanced

A radial treemap showing hierarchical composition in concentric rings.

Best for:

  • Exploring multi-level hierarchical composition interactively
  • File system or budget breakdown with 2–4 levels
  • When a visually engaging hierarchy is needed
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Icicle Chart

advanced

A rectangular partitioned layout showing hierarchy from top to bottom.

Best for:

  • Hierarchical composition where a rectangular layout is preferred
  • File system and directory tree visualization
  • When comparing widths is more important than the radial aesthetic
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