Line Charts
A line chart displays series as a set of points connected by a line. Values are represented by the height of the point as measured by the y-axis. Category labels are displayed on the x-axis. Line charts are typically used to compare values over time.
There are two types of line charts: line and smooth line.
Line
A line chart displays series as individual straight lines, with a data point for each category. The height of each data point is determined by the value.
| Chart area | Description |
|---|---|
Values |
Required. The values in a value series determine the height of the lines in that series. Value labels appear on the y-axis. Each value series appears as an individual line. |
Category groups |
Optional. Categories are displayed as labels on the x-axis. Multiple groups are nested. In line charts, categories are typically time-related. |
Series groups |
Optional. Series are displayed as individual lines in the chart. Each series is also displayed in the chart legend. |
Smooth Line
A smooth line chart displays series as individual lines. The lines are curved rather than straight. The height of each column is determined by the value.
| Chart area | Description |
|---|---|
Values |
Required. The values in a value series determine the height of the lines in that series. Value labels appear on the y-axis. Each value series appears as individual lines. |
Category groups |
Optional. Categories are displayed as labels on the x-axis. Multiple groups are nested. In line charts, categories are typically time-related. |
Series groups |
Optional. Series are displayed as individual lines in the chart. Each series is also displayed in the chart legend. |
See Also
Concepts
Working with Chart Data Regions