# Create a line chart of time series data

#### Step 1: Check the dtype

Make sure that dtpye of your time series data is properly recognized as `datetime` by looking at the dtype indicator in the column header.

If the dtype indicator does not say "date", see our [reference guide](/how-to/type-changes.md) for converting the dtype of a column and convert the column to a `datetime`.

![Checking the dtype of a graph](/files/hO31DN2f6vFq4awBgzEg)

#### Step 2: Create a new graph

To create a new graph, click on the `Graph` button in the Mito toolbar.

![Creating a new graph](/files/XpGRIfbEuQQ6BEAjfwEU)

#### Step 3: Select the correct data

Set the sheet you want to graph as the graph's `Data Source`.

![Select the data source](/files/wHeDzMJLlX7BkJB1kYRi)

#### Step 4: Select the line chart

Set the chart type to `line`.

![Create a line chart](/files/eDNIvoJFJyUgrQObjaPT)

#### Step 5: Add data to your graph

Add data to the X and Y axis by clicking the `+ Add` button and selecting the column header of the data you want to add.

In this example, I'm going to add my time series data, the column called Date, to the X axis, and I'm going to add the daily high Tesla stock price to my Y axis.

![A line chart of time series data](/files/i854Vw9KLs3SWx8MZMqj)

For more detailed information about graphing, see the [graph reference page](/how-to/graphing.md).


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