# Introduction

The Powerviz [Lollipop chart](https://powerviz.ai/) is an advanced visual that is a bar chart where the bar is transformed into a line and a dot. This chart effectively illustrates the connection between numerical and categorical variables or depicts trends over time.

It is available for download on [AppSource](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/power-bi-visuals/truvizinc1674781244292.heatmap-by-powerviz?tab=Overview) & directly from the [website](https://powerviz.ai/pricing). The Powerviz advanced Lollipop chart includes vertical and horizontal styles, IBCS templates, small multiples, race charts, a preview slider, a cut/clip axis, an error bar, dynamic deviation, reference line/band, etc.

This documentation will help you get started with the Lollipop Chart by explaining everything you need to know about it. If you're new to our site, check out the [visual library](https://powerviz.ai/visuals) for other visuals that meet your requirements.

**Powerviz Lollipop Chart highlights include:**

1. Chart style: Choose between `horizontal` and `vertical` charts.
2. Select from a variety of `marker styles` available or upload your own for a personal touch.
3. Divide your data into smaller visuals using `Small Multiple`.
4. Customize the maker using `images`, `icons`, and `upload` your image.
5. Visualize changes in trend over time just in one click using `Race Chart`.
6. Mark a single data point or range using `Reference Line/Band`.
7. Choose from `30+` color palettes.
8. Highlight marker, line, and data labels using `Conditional Formatting`.
9. Analyze the deviation between two categories using `Dynamic Deviation`.
10. Control the data by applying `filter`, `sorting`, and `ranking`.
11. Select from professionally created `Templates` and `IBCS` templates.
12. Other features include `fill patterns`, `error bar`, `preview slider`, `grid line`, `annotation`, and `grid view`.

Follow this **guide** to have an in-depth view of the Powerviz Lollipop Chart. To know more about other Powerviz visuals and slicers, visit our [`library`](https://powerviz.ai/visuals) or [`contact us`](https://powerviz.ai/contactus) directly for a demo.

### Examples

![](https://powerviz-assets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/doc-lollipop-chart/01.png)

![](https://powerviz-assets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/doc-lollipop-chart/02.png)

![](https://powerviz-assets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/doc-lollipop-chart/03.png)