# How to Plot the Microsoft Excel Data on a Line Chart

> To plot data on a line chart in Microsoft Excel, first select the cells with your data. Next, click Insert in the top navigation bar, tap the Insert Chart menu, and choose your preferred chart under the Line section to automatically plot the data.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-plot-the-microsoft-excel-data-on-a-line-graph/
Apps: Microsoft, Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells containing the data you wish to plot.
2. Following that, head over to the top navigation bar and click 'Insert'.
3. Tap the 'Insert Chart' menu afterwards to view the available options.
4. Under the Line section, choose the specific chart you prefer to use.
5. After completing these steps, the selected Microsoft Excel data will be plotted automatically on a line chart.