Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Solution Creators and Workspace Admins: Add, configure, and manage Divider Widgets. |
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Overview
The Divider Widget enhances dashboard organization by adding horizontal lines to separate sections of content. This simple yet effective tool helps create a structured and readable layout, guiding users through different areas of a dashboard.
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Improves Readability: Creates clear separations between sections.
Adds Professionalism: Enhances the structure of a dashboard with visual segmentation.
Provides Context: Optionally add a caption to label different sections.
Adding the Divider Widget
To add a Divider Widget to your dashboard:
Open Dashboard View in SmartSuite.
Click "Add Widget" in the upper-right corner.
Locate the Divider Widget in the “Add New Widget” Sidebar.
Customize Your Widget:
Choose a line color to match your dashboard branding.
Optionally add a label to provide context.
Click "Add Widget" to finalize placement.
Customization Options
Line Color: Select a color for the divider line to align with your dashboard's design.
Label: Add a text label at the center of the divider to provide context or section titles.
Practical Use Cases and Scenarios
1. Structuring an Annual Report Dashboard
Scenario: A finance team needs to segment an annual report dashboard for clarity.
Solution: Use Divider Widgets to separate "Financial Summary," "Department Achievements," and "Future Goals."
Outcome: A well-structured report that improves readability and navigation.
2. Enhancing a Sales Performance Dashboard
Scenario: A sales manager wants to distinguish between different performance metrics.
Solution: Add Divider Widgets to separate "Monthly Sales" from "Quarterly Performance," using different line colors for distinction.
Outcome: Clear data segmentation, making trends easier to analyze.
3. Organizing a Team Dashboard
Scenario: A project manager needs to group team updates logically.
Solution: Place Divider Widgets with captions like "Upcoming Meetings" and "Team Tasks" to provide structure.
Outcome: A more organized dashboard, making it easy for team members to find relevant information.