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Organize Dashboard Pages with Visual Hierarchy
Arrange each dashboard page so that users read it in a natural order, from the big picture to the detail.
Use dashboard pages to tell a layered story in a single dashboard instead of building many separate dashboards. Pages also improve load time, because only the queries on the default page run when the dashboard opens.
Lead with a headline, then body, then details
- Headline. Place the key measures and takeaways at the top, where users look first.
- Body. Below the headline, show the charts that explain and break down those measures.
- Details. Place granular tables and reference information last, for users who need to dig in.
Choose a layout pattern that guides the eye
- F-pattern. Users scan across the top, then down the left side. Use it for content-dense dashboards with many widgets.
- Z-pattern. The eye moves top-left to top-right, then diagonally to the bottom. Use it for simpler dashboards with a clear call to action.
- Side-by-side. Place related views next to each other to support direct comparison, such as this period versus last period.
Group and align for clarity
- Use container widgets to group related widgets and to separate sections.
- Align widgets to a consistent grid and keep spacing even.
- Use labels and section colors to reinforce the grouping.
- Leave white space so that each section is easy to distinguish.
Design for where the dashboard is viewed
- Show full detail in a standalone app.
- Show fewer, higher-level metrics when you embed a dashboard in a record page or the Home page.
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