How to Plot the Microsoft Excel Data on a Line Chart
- George Apostolov
How to Plot the Microsoft Excel Data on a Line Chart: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells containing the data you wish to plot.
Following that, head over to the top navigation bar and click 'Insert'.
Tap the 'Insert Chart' menu afterwards to view the available options.
Under the Line section, choose the specific chart you prefer to use.
After completing these steps, the selected Microsoft Excel data will be plotted automatically on a line chart.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Plot your Microsoft Excel data on a line chart quickly by selecting cells, navigating to Insert, and choosing a line chart option. This guide shows how to plot the Microsoft Excel Data on a Line Chart in 5 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells containing the data yo..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected Microsoft Excel data will be plotted automat...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to plot the Microsoft Excel Data on a Line Chart?
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 Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Print Gridlines in Microsoft Excel, How to Print Labels from Microsoft Access and How to Print the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet on One Page. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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