# Line Chart Generator

Generate customizable multi-line charts from data with various styling options

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/line-chart-generator

- **Category:** Data Visualization

- **Keywords:** chart, graph, visualization, line chart, data, generator, trend, multi-line

## Overview

The Line Chart Generator allows you to quickly transform raw data into professional, customizable multi-line charts. Whether you are tracking trends over time or comparing multiple data series, this tool provides flexible styling options to visualize your information clearly.

## Inputs

- **Chart Data** (textarea): Data for the chart. Supports single line array, multi-line object, or simple text format
- **Chart Title** (text): Title that will be displayed above the chart
- **Curve Type** (select): Select curve type
- **Line Colors** (text): Colors for multiple lines (comma-separated hex colors). Leave empty for default colors.
- **Background Color** (color): Background color for the chart container
- **Grid Color** (color): Color for the grid lines
- **Line Width** (number): Width of the line in pixels
- **Chart Height** (number): Height of the chart in pixels
- **Maximum Value** (number): Maximum value for Y-axis (leave empty for auto-scale)
- **Minimum Value** (number): Minimum value for Y-axis
- **X-Axis Label** (text): Label for the X-axis
- **Y-Axis Label** (text): Label for the Y-axis
- **Show Grid Lines** (checkbox): Display grid lines for better readability
- **Show Data Points** (checkbox): Display data points on the line
- **Show Values on Points** (checkbox): Display the actual values on data points
- **Fill Area Under Line** (checkbox): Fill the area under the line with color
- **Show Legend** (checkbox): Display a legend below the chart

## When to use

- Visualizing trends and patterns in time-series data.
- Comparing performance metrics across multiple categories or products.
- Creating clean, presentation-ready charts for reports and dashboards.

## How it works

- Input your data using JSON format or simple text pairs.
- Select your preferred curve type, such as linear, smooth, or step.
- Adjust styling settings like line width, colors, and axis labels.
- Generate and preview your chart instantly.

## Use cases

- Tracking monthly sales growth for multiple product lines.
- Displaying website traffic trends over a specific period.
- Comparing temperature fluctuations across different regions.

## Frequently asked questions

### What data formats are supported?

You can provide data as a single-line JSON array, a multi-line JSON object with series, or simple text pairs (e.g., Jan:100).

### Can I compare multiple lines in one chart?

Yes, by using the multi-line JSON format, you can define multiple series with distinct names and data points.

### Is it possible to customize the chart appearance?

Yes, you can adjust line colors, background colors, grid visibility, and line thickness to match your branding.

### Can I set custom limits for the Y-axis?

Yes, you can manually define the minimum and maximum values for the Y-axis, or leave them empty for automatic scaling.

### What output format does this tool provide?

The tool generates an interactive HTML-based chart that you can view and use directly.

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