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Dashboard Widget: Divider

Add customizable line elements with an optional text label to organize and structure your dashboard.

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Written by Emma Montgomery
Updated over a week ago


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:

  1. Open Dashboard View in SmartSuite.

  2. Click "Add Widget" in the upper-right corner.

  3. Locate the Divider Widget in the “Add New Widget” Sidebar.

  4. Customize Your Widget:

    • Choose a line color to match your dashboard branding.

    • Optionally add a label to provide context.

  5. 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.

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