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# State

State plots display the state of one or more signals over time by assigning colors to different value conditions. Each signal appears as a horizontal bar where the color indicates the signal’s state at any moment.

<figure><img src="/files/zLCLSJ109BV8AfOn6a10" alt="State plot"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Defining State Colors

You can define **color rules** based on conditions, such as:

* *signal value < X*
* *signal value > X*
* *signal value = X*

Each rule assigns a specific color and label when its condition is met.

#### Adding Signals

You can add **as many signals** to a state plot as you need by drag and drop. Each signal will have its own row with its own set of state rules.

#### Plot Settings

In the plot settings, you can:

* Show or hide cursor values
* Show or hide labels
* Select a signal to configure its conditional color rules

Color rules are evaluated **top to bottom**. The plot applies the **first rule that matches** the value for each time range.

<figure><img src="/files/FyeTPFJOQejzc7h79dBR" alt="State plot settings"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Discover the State Plot in 1 minute

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Want to discover more Marple features in 1 minute? Check out other [1 Minute Marple videos](/docs/other-resources/1-minute-marple-videos.md)