# How to Create a Timeline in Power BI

> To build a timeline in Power BI Desktop, first select a data source and load your dataset. Next, choose the Line chart from the Visualizations pane. Finally, drag and drop the necessary fields to complete your visualization.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-timeline-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3893ab56e05a00fdea43/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open Power BI Desktop. Select a data source.
2. Click 'Load' to load your data set.
3. In the Visualizations pane, select the 'Line' chart.
4. Drag and drop the fields.
5. That's it! By following these steps, you can create a timeline in Power BI.