# Showing and hiding anomalies by date


The **Number of anomalies** chart shows outliers detected over time. If you don't see this chart, you can display it by choosing **SHOW ANOMALIES BY DATE**. 

This chart shows anomalies (outliers) for the most recent data point in the time series. When expanded, it displays the following components:
+ **Anomalies** – The middle of the screen displays the anomalies for the most recent data point in the time series. One or more graphs appear with a chart showing variations in a metric over time. To use this graph, select a point along the timeline. The currently selected point in time is highlighted in the graph, and includes a menu offering you the option to analyze contributions to the current metric. You can also drag the cursor over the timeline without choosing a specific point to display the metric value for that point in time.
+ **Anomalies by date** – If you choose **SHOW ANOMALIES BY DATE**, another graph appears that shows how many significant anomalies there were for each time point. You can see details in this chart on each bar's context menu. 
+ **Timeline adjustment** – Each graph has a timeline adjustor tool below the dates, which you can use to compress, expand, or choose a period of time to view.