Sub-component editing
Control every chart element that matters.
Highlight the data point that changes the story, hide an unnecessary value, or tune an axis, without rebuilding the chart in design software.
No credit card. Free while in beta.
Why it matters
A chart should direct attention, not just display data.
Important results rarely sit neatly at the series level. The useful story may be one unusually strong channel, one missed target or one outlier. Applying a colour to an entire series can bury that message instead of clarifying it.
Lightchart lets analysts make deliberate, local changes while the visualisation remains tied to its data. You get the control needed for a client-ready chart without redrawing it in Illustrator, Canva or PowerPoint.
How it works
Select the element, then make the point.
- 1
Highlight a bar, point or segment
Override the colour of an individual bar, line point, scatter point or pie segment to bring the audience's eye to the result that matters.
- 2
Control values
Show or hide individual values when a label adds context or creates clutter. Point sizing is also available where the chart supports it.
- 3
Configure the axes
Set axis titles, tick visibility, gridlines, ranges, increments, number formats and typography so the frame supports the analysis.
- 4
Format tables by column
Configure each table column's label, width, alignment and data format, then use shared header and body styles for a consistent finish.
The boundary
Precise control, described precisely.
Overrides apply to supported chart marks: bars, line and scatter points, and pie or donut segments. Tables provide column-level configuration and shared header and body styling; they do not currently offer arbitrary per-cell design.
Because these controls live in the chart editor, the result remains a real Lightchart visualisation rather than a flattened illustration pasted over the top.
Related features
Explore the rest of the system.
Chart types
See every chart family and where multi-series views are supported.
Brand colors & themes
Use repeatable palettes and generated colour ramps across your work.
Export for decks
Turn the finished card into a clean, high-resolution PNG.
Bar chart maker
Highlight the one bar that carries the story.
Scatter plot maker
Recolor and label the outlier you want to talk about.
Frequently asked questions
Can I colour one bar without changing the whole series?
Yes. Individual bar colours can be overridden, as can supported points and pie or donut segments.
What can I change on an axis?
Axis controls include titles, tick and gridline visibility, ranges, increments, number formats and typography.
Can I format individual table cells?
Not currently. Table configuration works at column level, with shared styling for headers and body cells.
Make your next report the easy one.
No credit card. Free while in beta.