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# Use Dashed Lines for Effect

To differentiate a measure in a line or timeline chart, use a dashed line.

To contrast the line representing the average between the minimum and maximum values of closed opportunities in a timeline chart, for example, click **Use Dashed Lines**, then choose the measure for the average from the multiselect menu below it.

![Analytics timeline chart with dashed line](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/bi/images/bi/bi_charts_dashed_lines.png)

To make other measure lines dashed instead of solid, select them from the same menu.