# Create a Next Pen button

Use the Next Pen button object with the trend object. Pressing the button switches the trend to the next pen’s y-axis.

## To create a Next Pen button

1. In the Graphic Display editor, from the Object menu, select Trending > Next Pen.
2. Drag the mouse to position and draw a rectangle the general size and location you want the button to be.
3. Double-click the button to open its Properties dialog box.
4. In the Properties dialog box, specify the options as needed.

## See also

Create a trend

Create a Pause Pen button

Set up general options for a Next Pen button

Set up a caption and image for a button