Intro to Element Types

Dashboards typically contain a collection of elements on a single page and/or distributed across multiple pages.

There are three element types: data elements, UI elements, and control elements. Each has a unique function, and they collectively allow you to display, interact with, and provide additional context to your data.

Dashboard editors define elements and can individually configure them for viewer interaction.

Data Elements

Data elements include tables, pivot tables, and visualizations built directly from a data source. A Dashboard can contain a variety of data elements derived from multiple data sources.

UI Elements

UI elements include buttons, dividers, images, spacers, embeds, and text used to add context and/or Dashboard styling.

Control Elements

Control elements include data filters and parameters used to manipulate data elements in the Dashboard.