Layout & Design
Create polished, professional dashboards with flexible layouts and customization options.
Grid System
Dashboards use a responsive grid system for layout:
- 12-column grid on large screens
- Automatic stacking on smaller screens
- Snap-to-grid for easy alignment
- Minimum widget size of 2 columns × 1 row
Tip: Hold Shift while dragging to temporarily disable snap-to-grid for pixel-precise positioning.
Working with Widgets
Moving Widgets
- Click and drag the widget by its header bar
- A ghost preview shows where the widget will land
- Other widgets automatically shift to make room
- Release to drop the widget in its new position
Resizing Widgets
- Hover over a widget edge or corner to see resize handles
- Drag to resize — widgets snap to grid increments
- Double-click an edge to auto-fit content (if applicable)
- Minimum size prevents widgets from becoming too small
Widget Actions
Click the ⋯ menu in a widget's top-right corner:
- Edit — Open widget configuration
- Duplicate — Create a copy
- View Full Screen — Expand widget to full screen
- Remove — Delete the widget from dashboard
Widget Settings
Each widget has configurable settings. Click the widget or use the menu to access these:
Title & Subtitle
Customize the header text. Leave blank to use the report name or hide the title entirely.
Show/Hide Options
Toggle widget header, border, background, filters shown.
Background Color
Set a custom background color or keep it transparent.
Padding
Control internal spacing around the widget content.
Dashboard Theme
Apply a consistent theme across your entire dashboard:
Built-in Themes
Custom Theme Options
- Background — Solid color, gradient, or image
- Widget style — Cards, flat, or bordered
- Color palette — Default or custom colors for charts
- Font — Choose from available fonts
- Spacing — Comfortable, compact, or spacious
Responsive Behavior
Dashboards automatically adapt to different screen sizes:
| Screen Size | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Desktop (1200px+) | Full 12-column grid, all widgets visible |
| Tablet (768-1199px) | 6-column grid, widgets may stack |
| Mobile (<768px) | Single column, all widgets full width |
Preview tip: Use the responsive preview buttons in the toolbar to see how your dashboard looks at different sizes.
Headers & Sections
Organize your dashboard with text elements:
- Title widget — Large heading for dashboard name or sections
- Text widget — Descriptions, instructions, or context
- Divider — Horizontal line to separate sections
- Spacer — Empty space for visual separation
Example structure:
[Dashboard Title]
[KPIs Row]
[Section: "Sales Overview" - Divider]
[Charts Row]
[Section: "Detailed Data" - Divider]
[Tables Row]
Full Screen & Presentation Mode
Display dashboards on monitors or during meetings:
- Full Screen — Press F11 or click the expand icon
- TV Mode — Hides all toolbars, filters cycle automatically
- Auto-refresh — Keep data fresh during display
- Auto-cycle — Rotate through multiple dashboards
Keyboard shortcuts in presentation mode:
← / → to navigate between dashboards
Esc to exit full screen
Layout Templates
Start with a preset layout to save time:
Executive Summary
4 KPIs + 2 charts + 1 table. Perfect for high-level overviews.
Analytical Deep Dive
1 KPI row + 4 charts + 2 tables. For detailed analysis.
Operations Monitor
6 KPIs + 1 large chart. Built for TV display.
Blank Canvas
Start from scratch with an empty grid.