# What is an Infographic?
Infographics are visual representations of data and information. They are used to quickly and easily convey complex information in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand format. Infographics are used in a variety of contexts, including marketing, education, business, and research.
In the enterprise, infographics are used by all levels of management for high-level views of data. Infographics include bar graphs, pie charts, histograms, line charts, tree diagrams, mind maps, Gantt charts and network diagrams. Such tools are often components of business intelligence software.
## Examples of Infographics
Below are some examples of infographics used in the enterprise:
* Bar Graphs: Bar graphs are used to compare different values or categories of data. They are a great way to quickly and easily compare different sets of data.
* Pie Charts: Pie charts are used to represent data in a circular format. They are often used to show the relative size of different categories of data.
* Histograms: Histograms are used to show the distribution of data over a range of values. They are often used to show the frequency of different values within a dataset.
* Line Charts: Line charts are used to show the relationship between two or more variables. They are often used to show trends over time.
* Tree Diagrams: Tree diagrams are used to show the hierarchical relationships between different elements of data. They are often used to show the structure of an organization or the relationships between different parts of a system.
* Mind Maps: Mind maps are used to show the relationships between different ideas or concepts. They are often used to brainstorm or to organize complex information.
* Gantt Charts: Gantt charts are used to show the progress of a project over time. They are often used to plan and track the progress of a project.
* Network Diagrams: Network diagrams are used to show the relationships between different elements of a network. They are often used to show the structure of a computer network or the relationships between different parts of a system.
