Line Chart Maker
Created:October 5, 2024
Last Updated:March 21, 2025
Create beautiful line charts from your data. Upload your own data or try our sample datasets.
Try it out!
- Click Sample Data and select Stock prices
- For X-Axis, select date
- For Y-Axis, select GOOG
- For Group/Color By, leave it as None
- For Line Style, select Linear
- Click Generate Line Chart to visualize the data
Calculator
1. Load Your Data
2. Select Columns & Options
Learn More
Line Charts: Definition, Uses, and Interpretation
What is a Line Chart?
A line chart is a type of graph that displays information as a series of data points connected by straight line segments. It is a basic type of chart common in many fields and is used to visualize trends in data over time or another continuous variable.
Uses of Line Charts
- Showing trends over time
- Comparing multiple data series
- Visualizing continuous data
- Forecasting future values
- Identifying patterns and cycles in data
Interpreting Line Charts
When interpreting a line chart, consider the following:
- Observe the overall trend (increasing, decreasing, or stable)
- Look for patterns, cycles, or seasonality in the data
- Identify any outliers or unusual data points
- Compare multiple lines to see relationships between different data series
- Pay attention to the scale of both axes to avoid misinterpretation