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# Sankey chart

Sankey diagrams use weighted paths to show the magnitude of flow between stages. Use them to understand contributions, transitions, and losses across a system. The nodes represent the categories, the flows depict the connections between categories, and the width of the flows shows the quantity.

{% hint style="info" %}
Sankey charts are a great way to visualize cash flows, resource allocation, or revenue distribution between various dimension categories
{% endhint %}

### Configure a sankey chart

Follow the steps outlined to plot a sankey chart:

1. Select the **Charts 100+** visual.
2. **Chart type:** Select **Horizontal Sankey** or Vertical Sankey from the **Special Charts** section. 
3. **Category**: Assign dimensions such as *Region*, *Gender*, *Age group*, and *Mode* to plot on the vertical axes.
4. **Actual(s)**: Add a measure to analyze, such as *Total Orders.*

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