Best For
Trends
Category
Line Charts
Complexity
Simple
Description
Data points connected by line, great for showing trends over time
Finance Example
Monthly revenue growth for company
Power BI Fields
X-axis (time), Y-axis (values), Legend (optional)
Supports Time Series
Tips
Best for continuous time series data, use multiple lines sparingly
Visual Example
When to Avoid
When to Use
Track continuous data like sales, profit, stock prices over time. Highlight overall trend rather than individual points.