# Types of metrics

You can choose between 3 types of metrics, each of which have several display options.

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&#x20;***Visualization Tip:** Choose the right chart type to make your data easy to understand at a glance. Consider your audience and the story you want your data to tell.*
{% endhint %}

Learn how to [create a manual metric](/metrics/setting-up-metrics.md) in Smaply.


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