# Distribution charts

> Distribution charts can be used to show the distribution of values of a numerical field. The bars are displayed vertically. The following illustration shows an example of a distribution chart.

## Introduction

Distribution charts can be used to show the distribution of values of a numerical field. The bars are displayed vertically. The following illustration shows an example of a distribution chart.

![Distribution chart example.](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/process-mining/process-mining-distribution-chart-example-16553-9a2e4d67-dccd9514.webp)

In a distribution chart, you select the field for which you want to display values on the X-axis. The Y-axis is used to display the variable values defined by a metric. By default, the metric displayed on the Y-axis is the record count. If you want to display a different value, you can choose a different metric.

## Properties

You can edit the properties of a distribution chart in the **Edit distribution chart** panel.

The following table describes the properties of the **Distribution chart**.

| Property | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Text box that enables you to edit the title of the distribution chart. |
| Tooltip | Text box that enables you add a text that will be displayed as tooltip when the user hovers the mouse over the chart title in the published process app. |
| Field | Combo box that enables you to select the field that defines the values displayed on X-axis. |
| Metric | Combo box that enables you to select the metric that defines the values displayed on Y-axis. |