# Inserting a Scatter Plot

The [Scatterplot](https://help.advizorsolutions.com/v7.2+/charts-and-visual-discovery/charts-overview/scatter-plot) displays an X-Y plot of two fields of a table. This chart is typically used to show the relationship between at least two metrics (example: which investments provide a favorable date of return at a low risk).

## Inserting a New Scatterplot

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-Lf5Zz19G0Ud8IO7uqrM%2FAddSP.png?generation=1558109747509741\&alt=media) **Scatterplot**.
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. Use the pulldown lists to select **X Field** and **Y Field** data.
4. Optionally, you can select parameters for **Glyph Size** and **Glyph Shape**. The glyph size in the scatterplot correlates to the corresponding data. The glyph shape is determined by data and consists of circles, squares, diamonds, or triangles.
5. Click **OK**. The scatterplot displays.

**See also:**

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