# Set up how the trend works at runtime

Use the Display tab of the Trend Object Properties dialog box to specify how the trend works at runtime.

## To set up how the trend works at runtime:

1. In the Graphics Display editor, double-click the trend to open the Trend Object Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Display tab.
3. Specify these properties:
   - How the trend looks
   - Whether the trend scrolls at runtime
   - How much extra data to store in the buffer

     Tip: | Changing the background color does not change the chart window area. The window color and style can be changed in the Property Panel.

## See also

What is a trend?

Create a trend

Options on the Display tab of the Trend Object Properties dialog box

Best practices for FactoryTalk View Machine Edition trends

Troubleshoot FactoryTalk View Machine Edition trends