Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Solution Creators and Workspace Admins: Add, edit, and manage Spacing Widgets within dashboards. |
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Overview
The Spacing Widget allows users to control the layout of their dashboards by adding extra space between widgets. This helps create a cleaner, more structured visual presentation, making it easier to guide users' focus across different sections.
Optional Usage: Not required between all widgets but helpful for improving readability.
Professional Appearance: Enhances organization, making dashboards more user-friendly and polished.
Focus Control: Strategically place space to highlight key areas.
Adding a Spacing Widget to Your Dashboard
Click "Add Widget"
Locate the Add Widget button in the upper-right corner of your dashboard.
Choose Your Widget
A sidebar will appear, displaying SmartSuite’s widget library, including text, charts, banners, and interactive elements.
Use the search bar or scroll through the categories to find the Spacing widget.
Customize Your Widget
Add the widget to your dashboard.
Adjust its settings by hovering over it and clicking to modify spacing as needed.
You can adjust spacing in 16px increments.
Spacing Widget Customization Options
Height Adjustment
Default height: 16px
Adjustable via dropdown menu, with values ranging from 16px to 208px
Provides flexibility in spacing between dashboard sections
Background Customization
Default: Transparent background
Users can select a predefined color or enter a custom HEX code using the color picker
Practical Use Cases and Scenarios
1. Structuring a Project Dashboard
Scenario: A project manager wants to make key sections more visually distinct.
Solution: Insert Spacing Widgets between "Open Tasks" and "Upcoming Milestones" for better readability.
Outcome: A more organized and scannable project dashboard.
2. Enhancing a Customer Onboarding Dashboard
Scenario: A customer success team needs clear separation between customer details and onboarding tasks.
Solution: Use Spacing Widgets to create gaps between customer profiles and task lists.
Outcome: Improved clarity and user experience for onboarding team members.
3. Optimizing a Company Intranet Dashboard
Scenario: An HR manager wants to ensure company announcements stand out from other content.
Solution: Add Spacing Widgets around announcement sections to make them visually prominent.
Outcome: A less cluttered, more structured intranet for employees.