> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.xlights.org/xlights/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.xlights.org/xlights/effects/off/lines.md).

# Lines

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![Sequencer Grid](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-632254a80ed0311180640971a9dbe1a547459e11%2Fimage.png?alt=media)

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This is the Lines effect. It was inspired by the Mystify Screensaver in Windows.

The settings accept fractional (float) values, allowing finer control and more variation in the line movement.

| Option/Settings | Description                            |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Lines**       | Number of lines.                       |
| **Points**      | Number of points on each line.         |
| **Thickness**   | Thickness of each line.                |
| **Speed**       | Speed of each line.                    |
| **Tails**       | Adds "tails" as the line moves around. |
| **Fade Tails**  | Sets if tails fade away                |