# 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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# series.area.showInLegend

Whether to display this particular series or series type in the legend. Standalone series are shown in legend by default, and linked series are not. Since v7.2.0 it is possible to show series that use colorAxis by setting this option to `true`.