# Area Chart Use Area charts in ActiveReports to display quantitative data. Learn about the 2D and 3D Area charts that fall under the Area Chart category. ## Content The Area Chart displays quantitative data and is based on the Line chart. In Area charts, the space between axis and line are commonly emphasized with colors, textures and hatchings. ### 2D Area Charts This section describes 2D charts that fall under the Area Chart category (ChartType Area2D). **Area Chart![Area Chart in Section Report](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/b298aea2-8cb8-4a0f-be88-4f54aa263ebd/images/charts-section-report/areacharts.png)**
An area chart is used to compare trends over a period of time or across categories. **Stacked Area Chart** ![Stacked Area Chart in Section Report](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/b298aea2-8cb8-4a0f-be88-4f54aa263ebd/images/charts-section-report/stackedareacharts.png) A stacked area chart is an area chart with two or more data series stacked one on top of the other. Use this chart to show how each value contributes to a total. **Stacked Area 100% Chart** ![Stacked Area 100% Chart in Section Report](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/b298aea2-8cb8-4a0f-be88-4f54aa263ebd/images/charts-section-report/stacked-percentage.jpg) A stacked area chart (100%) is an 100% area chart with two or more data series stacked one on top of the other. Use this chart to show how each value contributes to a total. ### 3D Area Charts This section describes 3D charts that fall under the Area Chart category (ChartType Area3D). **Simple Area Chart** ![Area 3D Chart in Section Report](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/b298aea2-8cb8-4a0f-be88-4f54aa263ebd/images/charts-section-report/area3dcharts.png) Use a 3D area chart to compare trends in two or more data series over a period of time or in specific categories, so that data can be viewed side by side. > type=note > **Note**: To view a chart in 3D, in the **ChartAreas** property open the **ChartArea Collection Editor** and set the **ProjectionType** property to Orthogonal. **Stacked Area Chart** A stacked area chart is an area chart with two or more data series stacked one on top of the other. Use this chart to show how each value contributes to a total. **Stacked Area 100% Chart** A stacked area chart (100%) is an 100% area chart with two or more data series stacked one on top of the other. Use this chart to show how each value contributes to a total.