How to Create a Timeline in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Timeline in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open Power BI Desktop. Select a data source.
Click 'Load' to load your data set.
In the Visualizations pane, select the 'Line' chart.
Drag and drop the fields.
That's it! By following these steps, you can create a timeline in Power BI.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Power BI tutorial
Build a timeline visualization in Power BI Desktop by loading your data set, selecting the line chart, and dragging fields into place. This guide shows how to create a Timeline in Power BI in 5 steps, starting with "Open Power BI Desktop. Select a data source" and finishing with "That's it! By following these steps, you can create a timeline in Power BI". 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 Timeline in Power BI?
5 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 Tooltip in Power BI, How to Create TreeMap in Power BI and How to Create a Vertical Bar Chart in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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