--- title: Graph visualization description: The Graph view lets you select from multiple graph types such as line graphs and bar graphs (Coming). url: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v2/visualize-data/visualization-types/graph/ estimated_tokens: 1524 product: InfluxDB OSS v2 version: v2 publisher: InfluxData canonical: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v2/visualize-data/visualization-types/graph/ date: '2025-04-02T15:54:32-06:00' lastmod: '2025-04-02T15:54:32-06:00' --- This page documents an earlier version of InfluxDB OSS.[InfluxDB 3 Core](/influxdb3/core/) is the latest stable version. #### API token hashing is enabled by default in InfluxDB OSS 2.9.0 Stronger token security: tokens are stored as hashes on disk, so a copy of the database file doesn’t expose usable tokens. Existing tokens are hashed on first startup and the original strings can’t be recovered afterward — **capture any plaintext tokens you still need before you upgrade**. For more information, see [Token hashing](/influxdb/v2/admin/tokens/#token-hashing). The Graph visualization provides several types of graphs, each configured through the [Graph controls](#graph-controls). Line Graph example Select the **Graph** option from the visualization dropdown in the upper left. ## Graph behavior The Graph visualization color codes each table (or series) in the queried data set. When multiple series are present, it automatically assigns colors based on the selected [Line Colors option](#options). When using a line graph, all points within a single table are connected. When multiple series are present, it automatically assigns colors based on the selected [Line Colors option](#options). ## Graph controls To view **Graph** controls, click **Customize** next to the visualization dropdown. ###### Data * **X Column**: Select a column to display on the x-axis. * **Y Column**: Select a column to display on the y-axis. ###### Options * **Time Format**: Select the time format. Options include: * YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss ZZ * YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss a ZZ * DD/MM/YYYY HH:mm:ss.sss * DD/MM/YYYY hh:mm:ss.sss a * MM/DD/YYYY HH:mm:ss.sss * MM/DD/YYYY hh:mm:ss.sss a * YYYY/MM/DD HH:mm:ss * YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss a * HH:mm * hh:mm a * HH:mm:ss * hh:mm:ss a * HH:mm:ss ZZ * hh:mm:ss a ZZ * HH:mm:ss.sss * hh:mm:ss.sss a * MMMM D, YYYY HH:mm:ss * MMMM D, YYYY hh:mm:ss a * dddd, MMMM D, YYYY HH:mm:ss * dddd, MMMM D, YYYY hh:mm:ss a * **Interpolation**: Select from the following options: * **Linear**: Display a time series in a line graph * **Smooth**: Display a time series in a line graph with smooth point interpolation. * **Step**: Display a time series in a staircase graph. * **Line Colors**: Select a color scheme to use for your graph. * **Shade Area Below Lines**: Shade in the area below the graph lines. * **Hover Dimension**: Select the data to display in the tooltip when you hover over the graph: * **auto** or **X Axis**: Show all points with the same x value along the y-axis. * **Y Axis**: Show all points with the same y value along the x-axis. * **X & Y Axis**: Show only the point currently being hovered over. ###### X Axis * **Generate X-Axis Tick Marks**: Select the method to generate x-axis tick marks: * **Auto**: Select to automatically generate tick marks. * **Custom**: To customize the number of x-axis tick marks, select this option, and then enter the following: * **Total Tick Marks**: Enter the total number of ticks to display. * **Start Tick Marks At**: Enter the value to start ticks at. * **Tick Mark Interval**: Enter the interval in between each tick. ###### Y Axis * **Y Axis Label**: Label for the y-axis. * **Y-Value Unit Prefix**: * **None**: * **SI**: * **Binary**: * **Y Axis Prefix**: Prefix to be added to y-value. * **Y Axis Suffix**: Suffix to be added to y-value. * **Generate Y-Axis Tick Marks**: Select the method to generate y-axis tick marks: * **Auto**: Select to automatically generate tick marks. * **Custom**: To customize the number of y-axis tick marks, select this option, and then enter the following: * **Total Tick Marks**: Enter the total number of ticks to display. * **Start Tick Marks At**: Enter the value to start ticks at. * **Tick Mark Interval**: Enter the interval in between each tick. * **Y Axis Domain**: The y-axis value range. * **Auto**: Automatically determine the value range based on values in the data set. * **Custom**: Manually specify the minimum y-axis value, maximum y-axis value, or range by including both. * **Min**: Minimum y-axis value. * **Max**: Maximum y-axis value. * **Positioning**: * **Overlaid**: Display graph lines overlaid on each other. * **Stacked**: Display graph lines stacked on top of each other. ###### Hover Legend * **Display Hover Legend**: * **Hide**: Hide the legend that appears upon hover. * **Show**: Show the legend upon hover. * **Orientation**: Select the orientation of the legend: * **Horizontal**: Select to display the legend horizontally. * **Vertical**: Select to display the legend vertically. * **Opacity**: Adjust the hover legend opacity using the slider. * **Colorize Rows**: Select to display hover legend rows in colors. ###### Static Legend * **Display Static Legend**: * **Hide**: Hide the static legend. * **Show**: Always show the static legend. * **Orientation**: Select the orientation of the legend: * **Horizontal**: Select to display the legend horizontally. * **Vertical**: Select to display the legend vertically. * **Opacity**: Adjust the static legend opacity using the slider. * **Colorize Rows**: Select to display static legend rows in colors. * **Displayed Value**: Select **Latest Y Axis** or **Latest X Axis** to determine whether the y or x axis appears on the legend. * **Height**: Adjust the height of the static legend using the slider. ## Graph Examples ##### Graph with linear interpolation and static legend Line Graph example ##### Graph with smooth interpolation and hover legend Step-Plot Graph example ##### Graph with step interpolation and no visible legend Step-Plot Graph example