Legends in Google Data Studio
These options decide the placement and visibility of the chart legend. Legend Alignment and Max lines are also configurable.
Available for the following charts:
Pie/Doughnut
Line Series Charts
Bar, Column, Combo, and Area Charts
Scatter and Bubble Chart
Display Options:
None: No legend appears
Right: Legend appears on the Right.
Bottom: Legend appears on the bottom.
Top: Legend appears on the top.
Alignment: Sets the alignment of the legend relative to the selected position.
Max lines: Sets the number of lines used by the legend. If the number of series requires more lines, hidden items can be displayed by clicking the < and > arrows.
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