Use Case When you need a quick, at-a-glance summary of a key metric, having a single, prominent value can provide immediate insight. Whether you’re monitoring yesterday’s user sign-ups or the total revenue over the past month, a headline figure helps you stay informed without diving into detailed charts.
Why It’s Important
Single Value views allow you to focus on the most critical data points instantly. This feature is especially useful on dashboards, where quick visibility into key metrics supports faster decision-making and keeps your team aligned on important performance indicators.
The Feature: What It Does
You can now directly select Single Value as a widget type when adding items to your Dashboards, making it easier to showcase key metrics prominently without additional configuration.
In addition, within Metric Drilldown, you can choose the Single Value view to display your metric as a headline figure. This feature offers:
Latest Full Data Point: View the most recent complete data point (e.g., yesterday’s total sales or user activities).
Overall Value for Time Range: See the cumulative or average value over the entire selected time range, providing a broader perspective on your metric.
Comparison Options: Select a comparison period to see absolute and percentage changes over time, helping you understand trends and growth.
By incorporating Single Value views into your dashboards and analyses, you can highlight essential metrics at a glance, enabling you and your team to stay updated with minimal effort.