# 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.

<figure><img src="/files/CBwHWTOZG1tGd41GaQ1b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Trend line type</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 2. Line

Choose from solid, dashed, and dotted line styles. You can set the thickness and color of the trend line.

<figure><img src="/files/KWky8t53pTuJmBwsdfKF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Trend line customization</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 3. Measure

Select the measure to plot the trend line. Trend lines can be plotted based on the variance as well.

<figure><img src="/files/EYFTIc6ISdFN0FPGQLxZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Measure to plot trend line</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 4. Display line equation

Enable this toggle to view the underlying equation that drives the trend line.

<figure><img src="/files/zwoLYvFS7Qmxy5Ea0kma" alt=""><figcaption><p>Line equation</p></figcaption></figure>

* **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.

<figure><img src="/files/xJp6f2dXGnmdXrXd2hiS" alt=""><figcaption><p>Equation customizations</p></figcaption></figure>


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