How to Choose Chart Types in Amplitude
- George Apostolov
How to Choose Chart Types in Amplitude: step-by-step guide
Inside Amplitude's Chart Editor, head over to the top-left corner and click the 'Expand Chart Control' button.
Select your preferred chart type from the tabs available.
After that, configure the corresponding settings right below the selected chart type tab. Provide the required information based on your preferences.
Finally, review the newly selected chart type and continue making adjustments until you complete all your desired customizations.
Quick answer: To choose chart types in Amplitude, first click the Expand Chart Control button in the top-left corner of the Chart Editor. Next, select your preferred chart type tab and configure the settings below it. Finally, review your selection and continue making adjustments until your customizations are complete.
About this Amplitude tutorial
Select and customize your preferred chart types easily within the Amplitude Chart Editor by following these quick setup steps. This guide shows how to choose Chart Types in Amplitude in 4 steps, starting with "Inside Amplitude's Chart Editor, head over to the top-left corner and click the 'Expand..." and finishing with "Finally, review the newly selected chart type and continue making adjustments until you...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Amplitude interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to choose Chart Types in Amplitude?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Amplitude data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Amplitude. Related guides: How to Clone a Dashboard in Amplitude, How to Collaborate in Amplitude Notebooks and How to Compare Cohorts in Amplitude. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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