About data table widgets

You can use tables as widgets on dashboards.
A table is an arrangement of numerical data in rows and columns; it is designed to show a set of related facts in a compact, comprehensive form.
Although tables are not as eye-catching as charts, they are often the best way to help the viewer grasp key ideas about the data.
A table is often a better choice than a chart when you want to show multiple types (columns) of data.

When adding a table, you need to specify the following:

• The inquiry form to provide data for the dashboard title for the table
• The columns to be displayed on the dashboard

The widget contains the standard toolbar, which is described in The widget toolbar.

By using a table widget, you can do the following:

• Open the window used by this table as the data source
• Update the widget view
• Drill down to the details of the rows in the table
• Change the order of columns
• Adjust the width of columns
• Add new records to the generic inquiry that is used as a data source for the table widget

When you open the source window used by the table or drill down to the details of the table rows, you can perform data navigation and processing actions that apply to the window.

For the step-by-step procedure on how to add a table to a dashboard, see: Add a data table widget.

Parent topic:
Dashboards - overview

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About dashboards and widgets

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Arrange widgets on a dashboard