How to edit a graph and compare statistics

about 8 minutes

An existing graph can need a clearer name, a target, or a corrected value. A manager can make these changes, then use the Statistics page to compare results.

Before you start

For a weekly view, click Weekly summary on Statistics.

Step 1 — Open the existing graph

Open Statistics. Click Weekly packed units.

Statistics overview with the Weekly packed units link outlined.Statistics overview with the Weekly packed units link outlined.

Step 2 — Change the title

Click Edit graph. Change Title to “Weekly packing and shipping”.

Edit graph form with the new title outlined.Edit graph form with the new title outlined.

Step 3 — Set a viability line

Enter “20” in Viability line. This adds a reference line to the graph after you save.

Viability line field set to 20.Viability line field set to 20.

Step 4 — Set a weekly target

Under Target, select On. Enter “20” in Goal. Set Per to week.

Target controls with On, a goal of 20, and week selected.Target controls with On, a goal of 20, and week selected.

Step 5 — Save the graph settings

Click Save. Check that the graph page shows the new title, “Weekly packing and shipping”.

The renamed graph heading after saving.The renamed graph heading after saving.

Step 6 — Enter a value to check

On Statistics, click the plus button labelled Add value on the renamed graph. Fill in “19” as Packed and August 24, 2026 as Date. Click Submit.

Add value dialog with Packed set to 19 and the date set to August 24, 2026.Add value dialog with Packed set to 19 and the date set to August 24, 2026.

Step 7 — Correct the same value

Open Add value again. Fill in “21” as Packed, August 24, 2026 as Date, and “Corrected packed count after review.” as Notes. Check the warning that this replaces the saved value 19 for that date. Click Submit.

Add value dialog with the corrected count of 21, the same date, a review note, and the saved-value replacement warning.Add value dialog with the corrected count of 21, the same date, a review note, and the saved-value replacement warning.

Step 8 — Verify the correction

Open Weekly packing and shipping and select Values. Enter “2026-08-24” in Search. Check that one Packed row shows Value 21 and a Last changed entry.

Filtered Values table showing one Packed value of 21 with its last change.Filtered Values table showing one Packed value of 21 with its last change.

Step 9 — Read the note

Select Notes. Check that “Corrected packed count after review.” appears with its date and author.

Notes tab showing the correction note and the earlier graph notes.Notes tab showing the correction note and the earlier graph notes.

Step 10 — Set the comparison date range

Return to Statistics. In the top Date range controls, set From to August 1, 2026. Set To to August 31, 2026.

Overview date controls set to August 1 through August 31, 2026.Overview date controls set to August 1 through August 31, 2026.

Step 11 — Compare two graphs

Under Chart size, select S. Compare Weekly packing and shipping with Training hours beside it. Read each graph's own vertical scale when you compare the lines.

Small chart size selected with packing and training graphs beside each other.Small chart size selected with packing and training graphs beside each other.

Step 12 — Read a linked comparison graph

Open Packed and training. Use the labels above the graph to identify the Packed, Shipped, and Training hours lines.

Linked graph with labels for the two packing lines and Training hours.Linked graph with labels for the two packing lines and Training hours.

Tips

  • Period cannot be changed when a graph already has values. The edit form states this restriction.
  • To correct a value, use Add value for the same line and date. In this example, 21 replaced 19.
  • The Values table also shows Change and Running sum.
  • The overview has shared date controls at the top and separate From and To controls under each graph.

What next

Read Track statistics for the basic graph workflow. Use Run a project to assign work that follows from your review.

Pricing

From $25 a month for up to 8 users.

Every feature on every plan. 7-day full refund: if you are not happy, email us within 7 days of your first payment and we refund it in full. support@orgstatistics.com