Dashboards and Interactivity Flashcards

What is the recommended way to ensure dashboard objects align to a consistent grid?

Answer: Use the layout 'Tiled' approach and item hierarchy in the Layout pane

Tiled objects snap into a structured layout that maintains alignment automatically.

A URL action can pass field values into the link by using:

Answer: Placeholder tokens like in the URL

URL actions insert field values via angle-bracket placeholders that resolve at click time.

Why might you add a transparent (no fill) background to a floating chart on a dashboard?

Answer: To layer it over a background image or map seamlessly

Transparent backgrounds let floating charts blend over images or maps for a clean design.

What happens if two filter actions target the same worksheet with conflicting settings?

Answer: They combine, and the result can be unexpected unless scoped carefully

Multiple actions on one target stack together, so careful scoping avoids confusing results.

Which is the best object to add explanatory instructions for end users directly on a dashboard?

Answer: Text object

A Text object lets you place formatted instructions or context anywhere on the dashboard.

To let users reset all selections and filters to the default state, you can add a:

Answer: Button with a navigation action back to the same dashboard, or a reset/dashboard refresh

A navigation button pointing to the same dashboard reloads it to its default unfiltered state.

What does enabling 'Show Sheets as Tabs' affect when publishing a workbook with a dashboard?

Answer: Whether viewers can navigate between sheets via tabs

Showing sheets as tabs controls whether published viewers can switch sheets through tab navigation.