When to Use Legend
Use the Legend option when you want to:
Understand what each color or series in a chart represents
Compare multiple data values such as current vs previous period
Read charts quickly without guessing
Improve clarity for shared dashboards and reports
Make charts easier for new users and stakeholders to interpret
Using Legend in a Chart
Steps:
Go to the Search Bar
Enter the required metric and dimension (for example, current vs previous month sales by region)
Select a suitable chart type from the suggestions
Open Chart Settings
From General Settings, turn on the Legend
INSIA automatically displays the legend on the chart to explain each data series.
Legend Visibility Best Practices
To get the most value from legends:
Keep the legend enabled for comparison and multi-series charts
Use clear legend placement to avoid overlapping data
Disable the legend only when chart labels already provide sufficient context
How Legend Works
Once enabled, the Legend:
Displays each data series with a clear label
Uses colors or markers to differentiate values
Helps identify comparisons such as previous period vs current period
Updates dynamically based on the chart and data selected
This allows users to understand the chart instantly without additional effort.
Legend with Comparison Charts
Legend is especially useful in comparison charts.
Clearly distinguishes between current and previous period values
Enables quick visual comparison across dimensions such as region, product, or category
Helps identify trends, increases, or declines at a glance
Interacting with the Legend
In charts with multiple series or categories:
Legends can be used to focus on specific data series
Users can visually track how each series performs across the chart
This improves readability in complex or multi-dimensional charts
Downloading and Sharing Charts with Legend
Charts with legends can be pinned or downloaded for sharing:
PNG
JPG
PDF
CSV
Excel
This ensures shared charts remain easy to understand for all stakeholders.
Business Value
With Legend enabled, INSIA helps business users:
Read charts faster and with greater confidence
Compare multiple data values clearly
Reduce misinterpretation of chart data
Share insights that are easy for everyone to understand
Make quicker, data-driven decisions
Watch the video: Using Legends to Read Charts Clearly