A basic line chart that connects values across categories. Useful for showing trends, comparisons, or fluctuations in one or more data series.
When to use a Line chart
This format is ideal when you need to:
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Visualise trends, patterns, or changes across categories.
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Compare multiple series using connected points to emphasise movement or direction.
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Show continuous data such as performance over time, age ranges, or other progressive values.
How to build a Line chart
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In the Explore Data tool, go to the Build Your Chart step.
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Under the Type tab, select Line.
- Here is an example:
💡 Tips for Line chart
- Best for showing trends over time: Ideal when your data involves continuous values (like time), and you want to track changes or patterns.
- Use when clustered bars become dense: If a Vertical Bar Clustered chart gets overcrowded with too many categories, a Line chart offers a cleaner and more readable alternative.