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Box plot

Summarise a distribution with its median, quartiles and outliers.

When to use a box plot

Use it to compare distributions across groups compactly.

How to make one

  1. Paste your data into the Data box, or upload a CSV. The example shows the columns it needs.
  2. Add a title, subtitle and source under Text.
  3. Pick colours, a font and a size under Style: 16:9 for slides, 1:1 for WhatsApp and LinkedIn, 4:5 for Instagram posts, 9:16 for Stories, Reels and TikTok.
  4. Press Play to animate it, or Present to show it full screen.
  5. Press Share & export. On a phone, send the image, an MP4 video of the animation or a link straight to WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. On a computer, copy it into your slides or download a PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file.

Everything runs in your browser. Your data isn't uploaded anywhere, and your last chart is remembered on this device.

Questions about the box plot

What data do I need for a box plot?

Two columns: a group name, then a number (one row per observation). Paste it from Excel or Google Sheets, upload a CSV, or connect a live Google Sheet.

When should I use a box plot?

Use it to compare distributions across groups compactly.

What's the most common mistake with a box plot?

Forgetting sample size. Boxes look equally solid whether they hold 5 values or 5,000, so say how many there are.

Can I animate it, download it or put it in PowerPoint?

Yes. Press Play to animate it, record an MP4 or GIF, or download a PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file. In PowerPoint it's added as a high-resolution image. It's free, with no sign-up.

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