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Precision Trend Line Insertion

You have the ability to insert a trend line according to exact dates, times and prices you specify. This allows you to insert precision trend lines, as opposed to drawing the trend line using the cursor. To insert precision trend lines, use the following steps.

1. Enter trend line mode on a chart.

2. Open the box to enter the specifications for the first end of the trend line by pressing b.

A dialog box opens for you to enter the date, time, and price for the first end of the trend line.

3. Type the date, in MM/DD/YY format, then a space, then the time, and another space, and then the price at which you want the trend line to begin.

4. Press b.

The trend line cursor changes to a pencil, and a the system renders a label for the trend line.

5. Press b again.

A dialog box opens for you to enter the date, time, and price for the second end of the trend line.

6. Type the date, in MM/DD/YY format, then a space, then the time, and another space, and then the price at which you want the trend line to end.

7. Press b.

The system renders a precision trend line according to your specifications.