What are the shapes available for marker, data label, etc.., in JavaScript charts?

Essential Chart supports 18 different type of shapes. They are

1. Circle
2. Cross
3. Diamond
4. Down arrow
5. Ellipse
6. Hexagon
7. Horizontal line
8. Inverted triangle
9. Left arrow
10. Pentagon
11. Right arrow
12. Series type (available only for legend)
13. Star
14. Trapezoid
15. Up arrow
16. Vertical line
17. Wedge
18. Image

The above shapes are applicable for

1)Markers

2)Data label background shape

3)Trackball marker

4)Legend item symbol.

The following code example uses circle symbol for marker, rectangle symbol for data label shape background, hexagon symbol for trackball marker and diamond shape for legend item symbol.

JS

$("#container").ejChart({
    legend: {
        shape: 'diamond'
    },
    crosshair: {
        type: 'trackball',
        visible: true,
        marker: {
            visible: true,
            shape: 'hexagon',
            border: {
                color: 'blue'
            }
        }
    },
    commonSeriesOptions: {
        type: 'line'
        marker: {
            visible: true,
            shape: 'circle',
            dataLabel:{
                visible: true,
                shape: 'rectangle',
                fill: 'yellow'
            }
        }
    }
});

Refer to the following screenshot.

JS Playground sample link: Shapes

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed learning what are the shapes available for marker, data labels, etc.., in JavaScript charts.

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