> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Annotations

> Mark significant dates on the analytics trend chart to give context to traffic changes.

## What are annotations?

Annotations are notes attached to a specific date. They appear as pins on the trend chart in the analytics dashboard, giving you and your team context for why traffic changed on a given day.

Common uses:

* Deployment or major feature release
* Marketing campaign launch or end
* Site outage or incident
* Significant blog post or press coverage
* Seasonal event or public holiday

## Creating an annotation

**From the chart:**

1. Hover over the date on the trend chart where you want to add a note.
2. Click the **+** icon that appears.
3. Type your note and click **Save**.

**From settings:**

1. Go to **Settings > Annotations**.
2. Click **Add annotation**.
3. Pick the date and enter your note.
4. Click **Save**.

## Viewing annotations

Annotations appear as small pins along the bottom of the trend chart. Hover over a pin to read the note. Annotations are visible to all team members who have access to the site.

## Editing and deleting

Go to **Settings > Annotations** to edit or delete existing annotations. Changes take effect immediately on the chart.

<Note>
  Annotations are available on all plans.
</Note>