# Line charts

> Line charts can be used to split data over different periods to show trends over time. The following illustration shows an example of a line chart.

## Introduction

Line charts can be used to split data over different periods to show trends over time. The following illustration shows an example of a line chart.

![Line chart example](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/process-mining/process-mining-line-chart-example-288590-9353e163-d1cf07eb.webp)

In a line chart you select the that field for which you want to display values on the X-axis. The Y-axis is used to display the variable values. By default the metric displayed on the Y-axis is the record count. If you want to display a different value, you can choose a different metric.

## Properties

You can edit the properties of a line chart in the **Edit line chart** panel.

Below is a description of the properties of the **Line chart**.

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     Element  
     Description  
  
 
 
  
     Title  
     Text box that enables you to edit the title of the line chart.  
  
  
     Tooltip  
    Text box that enables you add a text that will be displayed as tooltip when the user hovers the mouse over the chart title in the published process app. 
  
  
     Field shown on the x-axis  
     Combo box that enables you to select the field for which you want to display the values on the X-axis. Note:  You can select the new Timeframe filter as a field for the x-axis of a line chart or a KPI chart. When a business user selects a different timeframe the x-axis on the chart will change accordingly. 
  
  
     Metric  
     List box that enables you to select the metric displayed on the Y-axis.  You can select multiple metrics to add them to the metric selector.