“Create a heatmap of Maple Street Café order counts by day and hour, with Monday through Saturday rows and 8am through 6pm columns.”
Leggi le decisioni che ne stanno alla base.
Use one reporting period and one clear unit.
Identify the largest concentration or directional change.
Confirm the displayed values against the underlying data.
Use this heatmap when the stated values and labels are the information the reader needs to compare.
Domande frequenti
What does this heatmap show?
A heatmap uses colour to show the size of a value at the intersection of two categories. It helps readers spot concentrations, gaps and repeated patterns quickly.
How should I read this heatmap?
Choose a colour scale whose minimum and maximum match the data, and include cell labels when precise values matter to the decision.
Can I adapt this heatmap example?
Yes. Replace the title, labels and values with your own data, then check that the prompt still describes every important element in the chart.