What is a line graph?

A line graph is a type of chart where different points and values are connected by a line. It's meant to show the progression of a certain metric (ex: revenue, costs, ...).

Can I customize the appearance of a line graph?

Yes. You can customize the appearance of a line graph by changing the colors, font, and design. Line graph makers that are available online (like Piktochart) allow flexibility in creating line graphs without requiring design experience.

Can I add a trendline to a line graph?

Yes, you can add a trendline to a line graph using Microsoft Excel. Using Piktochart, you can create a line graph that is beautifully designed.

What types of data are best suited for a line graph?

The best types of data for a line graph is sales, marketing results, temperatures, and any data that shows progression or evolution over a period of time.

When do you use a line graph?

Line graphs are good for when you want to illustrate progression or evolution over time. Put it in a finance report to show your boss how you improved results. Put them in an infographic about the environment to show how the world has changed over the years. With our online graph maker, the data visualization possibilities are endless.

Is Piktochart free to use?

You can sign up for a free account and try it out. You can access all templates and play around with the tool.

What should a line graph include?

A line graph includes a title (optional), x and y axis, the data, legend. The source of the data would also be referenced for accuracy.

What options can I customize on the line graph?

On Piktochart, you can add the chart title, customize the legend, axes title, labels, data formats, colors, grid and data labels.

Line Graph Maker

Make a line graph online for free with no design experience. Trusted by 11 million users, Piktochart is easy and fast. Customize a pre-made template.

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Quick and Easy Data Entry With Our Line Graph Maker

Link up your Excel or Google Sheets file to easily create line graphs that automatically update when your data does. Combine various charts into one page to create a professionally-looking, interactive dashboard. Piktochart’s line graph maker makes it easy to visualize data online.

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Branding

Adjust the Colors of Your Line Graph to Match Your Brand

Drag your logo or a screenshot of your website into our line graph maker to auto-magically extract your brand colors. Do you want to use your company’s fonts? No problem. Your custom color palette and uploaded fonts will always be accessible in the editor.

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How to Make a Line Graph

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Log in

Create or log in to your Piktochart account

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Pick a template

Pick a template made by designers or start from scratch

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Open the chart maker

Go to tools and open up our chart maker

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Enter your data

Copy-paste your data points straight from excel, csv or link a Google sheet

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Adjust to your liking

Adjust data labels, x-axis, y-axis, graph title, background color, and more

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Download or share

Download your graphic as a jpg, png, pdf file, or share your graphic on social media

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Content creation

Add Your Line Graph to Any Format

With our graph maker, you can easily create reports, presentations, infographics (and more) that will impress your peers. Piktochart is so simple that you can immediately use it, without training. Start with a line graph template designed by experts or create a graphic from scratch.

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Repurposing

Create Once, Use Forever

No need to spend hours re-creating the same report every month. Organize your templates and past projects in folders. Make it easy for anyone on your team to create their own line graph and repurpose content on the fly, ultimately saving their time.

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