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As you learn to use Excel, you'll find that different graphs work well in different situations. Pie charts and bar graphs have their place, but sometimes a line graph is the best graph to get your point across.

Line graphs are great if you want to show growth trends or track data across multiple time periods. However, they don't work as well with percentages or large data sets. Here's how to make a line graph in Excel.

How to make a line graph in Excel

If you're ready to get started, select your data first.

1. Line graphs feature two axes, so make sure that you're highlighting at least two columns.

2. Head to the Insert tab and select head to the Charts group.

3. Now select the Insert Area or Line Chart icon and select the 2-D Line option.

This is the easiest way to build a basic line graph in Excel, and if you highlight more than one column, it should help you graph multiple lines at one time. If you want to add titles or labels, you can do so in just minutes.

If you want to add a title to your graph, select Charts in the menu ribbon and head to Chart Layout. Now select Title Above Chart to display your title. You can also select other locations if you want your title below the chart.

Pie charts include a legend by default, but you can easily change it with a little bit of work. Select the legend and right-click to open the menu. Now click on Format Legend to fine-tune your choices.

And there you have it: One fully detailed line chart in Excel. But why stop there?

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