# Dashboards

## Introducing Dashboards

Dashboards in Motion give you real-time, visual insights into your projects and team activity. Instead of managing tasks one by one, Dashboards let you step back and see the bigger picture. With customizable charts and filters, you can track workload distribution, project progress, and upcoming deadlines—all in one place. Whether you’re spotting bottlenecks, reporting to stakeholders, or simply keeping tabs on progress, Dashboards provide the clarity you need at a glance.

#### At a Glance

In this guide, you’ll learn:

* What Dashboards are and how they work
* How to build a Dashboard from scratch
* How to customize charts and filters to highlight the right data
* How to edit and maintain your Dashboard over time
* How to share Dashboards with your team for alignment

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## What are Dashboards?

Dashboards in Motion give you a **visual, data-driven snapshot** of your projects, tasks, and team activity. Unlike views, which help you manage day-to-day work, dashboards are built for tracking progress and spotting trends.

With customizable charts, you can display key insights such as:

* **Workload** – See how tasks are distributed across team members.
* **Progress** – Track project completion, upcoming deadlines, and overdue work.
* **Trends** – Use pie, column, or line charts to quickly identify bottlenecks or areas of focus.

Dashboards can be created at the **workspace, project, or team level**, making them flexible enough for high-level reporting or detailed breakdowns. They’re also shareable, so your whole team can stay aligned on priorities.

### Build a dashboard

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<summary>How to Build a Dashboard</summary>

Create a dashboard to track workload, progress, and deadlines in one place.

1. From the left sidebar, go to **Projects & Tasks** or open a specific **Workspace**.
2. Click **+ New View** and select **Dashboard**.
   1. Or, from within a project, click **Create Dashboard**.
3. Choose whether to start with a **blank dashboard** or a **pre-made template** (like a team dashboard).
4. Add charts to your dashboard:
   1. **Number chart** for counts (e.g., tasks completed this week).
   2. **Pie chart** for distribution (e.g., tasks by status).
   3. **Column chart** for comparisons (e.g., workload by assignee).
   4. **Line chart** for trends over time.
5. Apply filters to focus your dashboard (e.g., by project, workspace, assignee, or deadline).
6. Save your dashboard and give it a clear name

{% hint style="info" %}
:bulb:**Pro tip:** Start simple with one or two charts. You can always add more as your reporting needs grow.
{% endhint %}

</details>

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