How to Plot Multiple Lines in a Graph in Excel – 3 Steps

This is the sample dataset:


Step 1 – Plot a Chart using the Insert Tab

  • Go to the Insert tab.
  • Select Scatter.
  • Choose a type of scatter chart.

insert chart to plot multiple lines in excel in one graph

Excel will create a blank chart.

insert chart to plot multiple lines in excel in one graph


Step 2 – Insert Multiple Graphs

  • Right-click.
  • Click Select Data.

  • In the Select Data Source window, click Add.

Add lines to plot multiple lines in excel in one graph

  • Enter a series name.
  • Select C6:C12 as series values.
  • Click OK.

 

  • Select Add to plot another line.

Add lines to plot multiple lines in excel in one graph

  • Enter the new series a name.
  • Select D6:D12.
  • Click OK.

Excel will plot 2 lines.

Add lines to plot multiple lines in excel in one graph

Read More: How to Make a Double Line Graph in Excel


Step 3 – Add Values to the Horizontal Axis

  • Go to the Select Data Source dialog box.
  • Select Edit in Horizontal (Category) Axis Labels.

Modify horizontal axis to plot multiple lines in excel in one graph

 

  • Select B6:B12 as range.
  • Click OK.

Excel will modify the horizontal axis.

Modify horizontal axis to plot multiple lines in excel in one graph

 


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