# Inserting a Histogram

The [Histogram](https://help.advizorsolutions.com/v7.2+/charts-and-visual-discovery/charts-overview/histogram) can be used to examine the distribution of a metric (for example, the quantity of high volume transactions compared to low-volume transactions).

## Inserting a New Histogram

1. In the Author Ribbon, click on the "Add New Chart" button ![](https://1916279106-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lf5YcsNySU3Og8Ms9rA%2F-Lf5ZCyAZIyYzxDLDEKS%2F-Lf5ZyNA1ZXErWEmVtwO%2F70-Add-Chart.png?generation=1558109757334118\&alt=media) (under Pick Charts) and click ![](https://1916279106-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lf5YcsNySU3Og8Ms9rA%2F-Lf5ZCyAZIyYzxDLDEKS%2F-Lf5ZyxUG1w2m0xZc0_v%2FAddHG.png?generation=1558109746040341\&alt=media) **Histogram**.
2. If the Data Configuration form is not already showing, click the configuration button ![](https://1916279106-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lf5YcsNySU3Og8Ms9rA%2F-Lf5ZCyAZIyYzxDLDEKS%2F-Lf5ZyNEX50eI7MoXvly%2FInitConfig.png?generation=1558109763542834\&alt=media) to open the Data Configuration window. If the Data Table shown is not the one you want, use the drop-down list to select the right one.
3. Select a data designation field from the **Field** menu.
4. Optionally, you can select a measure (Y axis) from the pulldown list.
5. Click **OK**. The histogram displays.

## See also:

* [Histogram Toolbar](https://help.advizorsolutions.com/v7.2+/charts-and-visual-discovery/charts-overview/histogram/histogram-toolbar)
* [Histogram Chart](https://help.advizorsolutions.com/v7.2+/charts-and-visual-discovery/charts-overview/histogram)
* [Visual Discovery](https://help.advizorsolutions.com/v7.2+/charts-and-visual-discovery/visual-discovery)