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Use facets vs subplots in visualisations

Explains the difference between facets and subplots

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Written by Mitra Abrahams
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Facets partition data into distinct groups and repeat the subplot(s) for each group, allowing hierarchies with up to 8 levels.

Subplots enable multiple marks along a shared axis with separate scales on the other, supporting up to 64 subplots in an 8x8 grid.

Use Subplots, Facets, and Secondary Axes to structure and customise visuals.

Option 1: Facets

Option 2: Subplots

  • Subplots allow multiple marks to be plotted against a common axis in one direction, with separate scales in the other.

  • Count supports up to 64 (8 x 8) subplots in a visual.

Further information on applying these techniques can be found in our documentation for facets and subplots.

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