Text Panel
A Text Panel adds formatted text to your dashboard to provide titles, section headers, or descriptions. It is independent and not attached to any specific view. You can move it anywhere on the dashboard, change its style, and write content that helps users understand or navigate the information presented.
If you want a header attached directly to a specific view, use a tile header instead.
When to use a text panel
- Adding a dashboard title: Provide a clear title that identifies the dashboard’s purpose.
- Adding context: Describe the purpose or highlights of a dashboard.
- Structuring content: Organize into logical sections by inserting headings or dividers.
- Guiding actions: Instruct users how to interact with the dashboard or interpret visualizations.
Add a text panel
- In the Toolbar panel, choose Edit Dashboard.
- Select Miscellaneous Controls.
- Drag the Text Panel control onto the dashboard. A gray highlight shows possible placement sections.
- Resize the panel by dragging its sides or corners.
- Select the panel and click the Properties icon.
- Enter text in the Text box.
- Customize the panel by changing alignment, adjusting size, or adding color.
- Save your changes.
Text panel properties
General
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Text | Displays the content in the text panel. Select the translation icon to add labels for different languages—ideal for multilingual environments. |
| Horizontal Alignment | Sets the text alignment to Left, Center, or Right. |
| Vertical Alignment | Sets the text alignment to Top, Center, or Bottom. |
| Background | Adds a background color. |
Font
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Size | Sets the font size for the text. |
| Style | Adjusts the font thickness, such as Normal or Italic. |
| Font Weight | Adjusts the font thickness, such as Normal or Bold. |
| Font | Selects the font family for the text such as Arial, Tahoma. |
| Font Color | Changes the color of the text. |
| Underline | Underlines the text for emphasis. |