How to Create a Line Chart in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Line Chart in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the 'Report' data to begin working with your visualization workspace.
Click the 'Edit' tab to customize your report and create impactful visualizations.
Open the 'Visualizations' pane to explore the various chart types available for your data story.
Select a visualization type that best represents your data patterns and insights. Click 'Line Chart'.
Access your dataset fields to select the metrics you want to visualize.
Select the 'Table' visualization for a detailed view of your raw data values.
Select your first data field to begin building your visualization foundation.
Your line chart is ready to visualize trends and patterns.
Quick answer: To create a line chart in Power BI, navigate to the Report data, click the Edit tab, open the Visualizations pane, and select Line Chart. Next, access your dataset fields, select the Table visualization for raw data, and choose your first data field to build the visualization foundation.
About this Power BI tutorial
Build a line chart in Power BI by opening the Visualizations pane, selecting chart types, and choosing data fields for your report. This guide shows how to create a Line Chart in Power BI in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to the 'Report' data to begin working with your visualization workspace" and finishing with "Your line chart is ready to visualize trends and patterns". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Power BI interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Line Chart in Power BI?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Power BI data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Power BI. Related guides: How to Create a Map in Power BI, How to Create a Measure in Power BI and How to Create a Measure Table in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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