New on CTAN: gradbars
gradbars provides compact data graphics for ordinary LaTeX tables and inline text. Version 0.0.3 introduces dumbbell comparisons, positive and negative stacked contributions, sparklines with missing-value gaps, target and interval quality rules, and semantic palettes with named category colors and patterns. The distribution includes English and Chinese PDF manuals. The package is tested with pdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, and LuaLaTeX.
The package’s Catalogue entry can be viewed at https://ctan.org/pkg/gradbars The package’s files themselves can be inspected at https://mirrors.ctan.org/graphics/pgf/contrib/gradbars/
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Gradbars – Compact data graphics for LaTeX tables and inline text
gradbars is a TikZ-based LaTeX package for drawing compact data graphics directly in table cells and inline text.
It provides ordinary and signed bars, stacked contributions, layered and dumbbell comparisons, floating intervals, lollipops, and sparklines. Features include shared scales, explicit missing-value handling, formatted labels, reference bands, target lines, error whiskers, conditional colors, CSV input, and reusable styles.
The package is tested with pdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, and LuaLaTeX. English and Chinese PDF manuals include examples with rendered output and source code. The Chinese manual uses XeLaTeX; the English manual can be compiled with pdfLaTeX.
| Package | Gradbars |
| Version | 0.0.3 2026-10-03 |
| Copyright | 2026 SuFan |
| Maintainer | Fan Su |