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Make a line graph from CSV or Excel. Choose numeric years or dates and a numeric value. Your data stays in this browser.

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Preparing a real chart from the example data…

Internet use reached 71% of the world’s population

Share of people who used the internet in the previous three months, world, 2010–2024

The share increased from 28.4% in 2010 to 71.2% in 2024.

Questions about making a line graph

What does a line graph show?

A line graph connects observations across an ordered axis to show change.

Definition source: Line graph reference. xmetric uses its own native chart engine.

What does the line graph example show?

The share increased from 28.4% in 2010 to 71.2% in 2024.

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. These are public example rows, not your file.

YearInternet users (%)
201028.4
201130.9
201233.3
201335.3
201437.4
201539.9
201643.6
201746.3
201849.4
201953.9
202060.1
202163.8
202267
202369.2
202471.2

When should I choose a line graph instead of a bar chart?

Choose bars for separate categories without an ordering that makes connecting them meaningful.

ChartUse it for
Line graphA line graph connects observations across an ordered axis to show change.
Bar chartChoose bars for separate categories without an ordering that makes connecting them meaningful.

What limits apply to my data?

These limits apply to tabular imports, not native Power BI or Tableau report compatibility. File size and browser memory limit what xmetric can open. Group large datasets before drawing a chart.

LimitCurrent behavior
File size32 MiB on constrained devices; 160 MiB otherwise
Imported rowsUp to 3,500,000
Chart marksUp to 10,000
DownloadPNG and SVG; a read-only live embed shares the plotted values

Source: xmetric limits and verification record, checked 2026-10-27. These are product limits, not file-format limits.

Can I chart a CSV without uploading my data?

Yes. xmetric reads the selected file or pasted CSV in your browser. Opening and editing this local chart does not upload the file.

Which columns does this line graph need?

Follow values across an ordered series. Start with Period and Value. Choose the additional series, target or date fields when the controls request them.

Can I export the chart and keep editing it?

Yes. Download PNG or SVG, copy a read-only live embed, or choose Keep editing in xmetric. The embed publishes the plotted categories and values in its link; your original file stays in this browser.