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description: Use a waterfall chart to show the cumulative effect of sequentially introduced positive or negative values with breakdowns of value totals. Also known as "flying bricks" or "Mario" charts. To include breakdowns of value totals, use a stacked waterfall chart.
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# Waterfall Charts

Use a waterfall chart to show the cumulative effect of sequentially introduced positive or negative values with breakdowns of value totals. Also known as "flying bricks" or "Mario" charts. To include breakdowns of value totals, use a stacked waterfall chart.

## Create a Waterfall Chart

Use a waterfall chart to analyze the smaller segments that comprise a total value.

For example, use this chart to determine the relative contribution each stage adds to the total open opportunity amount,

1. In the lens, click ![Chart Mode button](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/bi/images/bi/bi_chart_mode_button.png) and then select the **Waterfall** chart type.
2. In the X-Axis field, add the dimension to analyze the measures by. For example, select **Stage**.
3. In the Y-Axis field, add the measure, such as the sum of amount.
    
    ![Analytics waterfall chart](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/bi/images/bi/wave_charts_waterfall.png)
4. To change the chart display, click ![Formatting button](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/bi/images/bi/bi_button_formatting.png) and set the chart properties in the Formatting panel.
    
    For example, set the label for the total column.
    
    ![Analytics combo chart showing pipeline by industry](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/bi/images/bi/wave_charts_waterfall_chart_properties.png)