Chart types
Multiple line graph maker
Plot two or more series on one chart, as a double line graph or a multi-series line chart, without the spaghetti.
No credit card. Free while in beta.
The basics
What a multiple line graph is, and when to use one.
A multiple line graph draws one line per series on shared axes, so you can compare trends directly. With two series it's often called a double line graph.
Lightchart colors each series from your palette, adds a legend when you need one, and lets you recolor or label lines one by one so the line that matters stands out.
- Comparing one metric across products, plans or regions over time.
- Actual vs target, or this year vs last year.
- Showing how two related measures move together.
- Up to about four or five lines. Past that, accent one and mute the rest.
Step by step
Make a multiple line graph.
- Step 1
Paste data with a series column
Include a date, a value and a series column such as Plan. Each plan becomes its own line.
- Step 2
Set colors and the legend
Apply your palette and place the legend at the top or bottom, or hide it.
- Step 3
Focus and export
Mute the context lines, accent the one that carries the story, and export a 2× PNG.
Styling & export
Make it match your brand, then export.
- Per-series colors from saved palettes.
- Legend at the top, at the bottom, or hidden.
- Smooth or straight lines and point styles.
- Mean and median reference lines.
Related
Other chart types.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a double line graph?
A line graph with two lines on the same axes, used to compare two series over the same period.
How many lines is too many?
Past four or five lines, most charts get hard to read. Accent one or two and mute the rest, or split them into separate charts on one card.
Can each line use a different unit?
Not on one chart, because Lightchart doesn't do dual axes. Put two charts side by side on the same card instead.
Is this multiple line graph maker free?
Yes. Lightchart is free while in beta, with no credit card and no trial countdown. Make as many charts as you need and export them as PNGs.
Make your multiple line graph now.
No credit card. Free while in beta.