Overview

Interactive visualizations move beyond static images, allowing users to engage with the data. This can include filtering, zooming, hovering for details (tooltips), and drilling down into sub-categories. Interactivity is key for modern dashboards and data storytelling.

Common Interactions

  • Filtering: Selecting specific subsets of data.
  • Brushing and Linking: Selecting data in one chart highlights it in others.
  • Zooming and Panning: Exploring large or detailed datasets.
  • Tooltips: Showing specific values on hover.
  • Animation: Showing changes over time.

Benefits

  • Empowers users to find their own insights.
  • Handles complex, multi-dimensional data more effectively than static charts.

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