Charts / Glossary
Domain
A chart word, with the charts that use it.
Definition
The domain is the range of values an axis covers, from its lowest to its highest tick. Choosing it decides how big differences look.
Updated Nov 2, 2026
- 01The top of the domainThe highest tick the axis shows.
- 02The bottom of the domainThe lowest tick, here zero.
Where you see it
001 · BarsCompare items · Fintech data
010 · LineChange over time · AI data
Common mistakes
A domain that cuts off the bars
Bars need a domain from zero, or their length lies.
A domain much wider than the data
The line flattens and changes disappear. Fit lines and dots to the data.
Questions
Should the domain start at zero?
For bars, yes. For lines and dots it can fit the data, as long as the axis says where it starts.
Who sets the domain in Chartory?
Each chart sets it from its data at every size, with round ticks.
Every chart word, A to Z.
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