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Quickstart Guide

Create your first economic data visualization in just a few minutes.

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Step 1: Start a Search

Navigate to the Dashboard and use the search bar to find economic data.

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Step 2: Select Countries or Groups

After searching, you can select which countries to include in your visualization:

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Individual Countries

Click on specific countries to add them to your chart.

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Country Groups

Use preset groups for quick comparisons:

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Regional Groups

• East Asia & Pacific
• Europe & Central Asia
• Latin America & Caribbean
• Middle East & North Africa
• North America
• South Asia
• Sub-Saharan Africa

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Income Groups

• High Income
• Upper Middle Income
• Lower Middle Income
• Low Income

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Step 3: Choose Your Chart Type

Select the visualization that best represents your data:

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Step 4: Customize Your Chart

Use the settings panel to customize:

• Date Range: Adjust the time period (e.g., 2000-2023)
• Colors: Choose from preset color themes or customize
• Labels: Toggle country labels and data points
• Scale: Switch between linear and logarithmic scales

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Step 5: Save and Share

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Save Your Chart

1. Click the “Save Chart” button
2. Give your chart a title and description
3. Add tags to help organize your charts

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Share Options

• Private Link: Share with specific people via link
• Publish to Community: Make your chart visible in the public gallery
• Export: Download as PNG, SVG, or CSV data

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Your First Chart: Example

Let’s create a simple GDP comparison chart:

1. Search: Type “GDP growth” in the search bar
2. Select: Choose “G7” from the country groups
3. Chart Type: Select “Line Chart”
4. Date Range: Set to 2010-2023
5. Save: Click “Save Chart” and give it a title

Congratulations! You’ve created your first economic data visualization.

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Next Steps