Chapter 7. Gallery of Hierarchy, Pyramid, and Matrix Charts

This chapter covers 13 chart layouts that can be used to show matrices or hierarchies.

Note

The most common type of hierarchy chart, the Org Chart, is covered in Chapter 8, “Creating Organization Charts.” Org Charts have additional features such as Administrative Assistant boxes and hanging branches.

The subtypes are

  • Hierarchy—Includes six layouts designed to show a hierarchy in a rectangular layout. Hierarchy charts frequently include Level 3, Level 4, and beyond.
  • Pyramid—Includes four layouts designed to show a hierarchy in a pyramid.
  • Matrix—Includes three layouts to illustrate four quadrants of a rectangle.

Hierarchy Charts

Hierarchy charts are designed to show several levels ...

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