How to Make a Line Graph in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Make a Line Graph 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 your first data field to begin building your visualization foundation.
Your line chart is ready to visualize trends and patterns.
Quick answer: To make a line graph in Power BI, navigate to the Report data, click the Edit tab, open the Visualizations pane, select Line Chart, and access your dataset fields to choose your first data field and build your visualization foundation.
About this Power BI tutorial
Create a line graph in Power BI by navigating to your report, opening visualizations, selecting line chart, and adding data fields. This guide shows how to make a Line Graph in Power BI in 7 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 make a Line Graph in Power BI?
7 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 Make Cards in Power BI, How to Make Custom Visuals in Power BI and How to Make Data Refresh in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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