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How to Create a Line Chart in Power BI

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to build a line chart in Power BI step by step.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to create a line chart in Power BI by navigating the Visualizations pane and mapping dataset fields to display trends over time. In just a few clicks, you can build and customize a line chart directly within the Power BI report editor.


Steps

  1. Navigate to the Report section to begin working in your visualization workspace.
  2. Click the Edit tab to enter report editing mode and enable customization.
  3. Open the Visualizations pane to explore all available chart types.
  4. Select Line Chart from the visualization options to best represent your data patterns.
  5. Access your dataset fields to choose the metrics you want to visualize.
  6. Select the Table visualization to review your raw data values in detail.
  7. Choose your first data field to begin building your visualization foundation.
  8. Your line chart is now ready to display trends and patterns in your data.

📌 Why this matters

Creating a line chart in Power BI is one of the most effective ways to visualize trends, track performance over time, and communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders. Power BI's built-in Visualizations pane makes it easy to switch between chart types, map dataset fields, and generate publication-ready reports without writing any code. Line charts are especially valuable for analysts and business users who need to monitor KPIs, revenue trends, or operational metrics at a glance. Mastering this workflow in Power BI helps teams make faster, more informed decisions directly from their data.
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