# Trend line
As the name indicates, the primary purpose of trend lines is to visualize and highlight trends within the data. They provide a clear representation of the general direction (upward, downward, or flat) of a dataset over time or across categories.
Let's explore the options available in Analytics+ to plot trend lines.
#### 1. Type
Plot linear, exponential, logarithmic, and polynomial trend lines from the type dropdown.
Trend line type
#### 2. Line
Choose from solid, dashed, and dotted line styles. You can set the thickness and color of the trend line.
Trend line customization
#### 3. Measure
Select the measure to plot the trend line. Trend lines can be plotted based on the variance as well.
Measure to plot trend line
#### 4. Display line equation
Enable this toggle to view the underlying equation that drives the trend line.
Line equation
* **Font color:** Set the font color of the underlying equation.
* **Rotation**: Rotate the equation clockwise or anti-clockwise
* **Offset**: Set the position of the equation with respect to the x-axis and y-axis.
