# JS API Reference

# Welcome to the Highcharts JS Options Reference

These pages outline the chart configuration options, and the methods and properties of Highcharts objects.

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# plotOptions.networkgraph.layoutAlgorithm.initialPositions

Initial layout algorithm for positioning nodes. Can be one of built-in options ("circle", "random") or a function where positions should be set on each node (`this.nodes`) as `node.plotX` and `node.plotY`