{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-add-line-of-best-fit-in-google-sheets","route":"/learn/how-to-add-line-of-best-fit-in-google-sheets","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-add-line-of-best-fit-in-google-sheets","title":"How To Add Line Of Best Fit In Google Sheets","h1":"How To Add Line Of Best Fit In Google Sheets","description":"Learn how to add a line of best fit in Google Sheets with our step-by-step guide. Enhance your data analysis and visualize trends effortlessly.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How To Add Line Of Best Fit In Google Sheets"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Follow these steps to add a line of best fit to your data in Google Sheets. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring that your data visualization is accurate and professional."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8rliril007sl50canmesj0m/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8rliril007sl50canmesj0m/tour","id":"cm8rliril007sl50canmesj0m"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select your "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"scatter plot"}]},{"type":"text","value":" in Google Sheets."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Click on the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"three-dot menu"}]},{"type":"text","value":" in the chart’s top-right corner."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Choose "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Edit chart"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to open the Chart Editor."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Go to the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Customize"}]},{"type":"text","value":" tab and expand the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Series"}]},{"type":"text","value":" section."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Check the box for "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Trendline"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to add a line of best fit."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Choose the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"type"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (Linear, Exponential, etc.) and customize its color or thickness."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Optionally, display the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"R² value"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to measure the trendline’s accuracy."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8rliril007sl50canmesj0m/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8rliril007sl50canmesj0m/tour","id":"cm8rliril007sl50canmesj0m"}],"plainText":["How To Add Line Of Best Fit In Google Sheets","Follow these steps to add a line of best fit to your data in Google Sheets. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring that your data visualization is accurate and professional.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8rliril007sl50canmesj0m/tour","Select your scatter plot in Google Sheets.\nClick on the three-dot menu in the chart’s top-right corner.\nChoose Edit chart to open the Chart Editor.\nGo to the Customize tab and expand the Series section.\nCheck the box for Trendline to add a line of best fit.\nChoose the type (Linear, Exponential, etc.) and customize its color or thickness.\nOptionally, display the R² value to measure the trendline’s accuracy."]}