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# Line, area, and dot charts

Line and area chart visualizations show data on a graph by connecting plotted points with a line. Each point represents a single value in your data. You can drill down in all three chart types by double-clicking on a data point.

A line chart shows just the line connecting the dots on the graph and works well if you have a large amount of data to analyze.

![Line chart](/files/YAMRMImluGJqFXBL6Vf3)

An area chart shows an aggregate of your data and helps you spot trends quickly, by showing totals and how they are moving relative to each other.

![Area Chart](/files/C32ibDEm5ht18u6Lq611)

A dot chart displays the distribution of a data set as plotted points on a graph.

![Dot chart](/files/kkyUfFD5bl7jY6KkiZCa)

Optional Properties for Line, Area, and Dot Charts

| Property         | Definition                                                                                                                                             | Available In               |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------- |
| **Data Labels**  | Use this property to label the data features of your report and specify where you want them to appear. You can also choose not to display data labels. | Line, area, and dot charts |
| **Bullet Style** | Choose the shape that you want to use for your bullets.                                                                                                | Line charts                |
| **Line Width**   | Specify the width lines on your report.                                                                                                                | Line charts                |
| **Trend Type**   | Shows a trend type of none or linear. If you choose linear, you can name your trend line and set the width of it.                                      | Line charts                |


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