Edit a Dashboard

Use the edit feature to update dashboard metadata, adjust variables, or change panel layouts without recreating the dashboard from scratch.

Edit dashboard settings

  1. Navigate to the Dashboards list and open the dashboard you want to modify.

  2. Click the Edit icon (pencil) in the top toolbar.

  3. Update dashboard-level details:

    • Title — Change the display name.

    • Description — Explain the dashboard’s purpose or scope.

    • Tags — Add searchable keywords for filtering.

    • Folder — Reassign to control access or improve organization.

    • Time range — Set default time window for all panels.

    • Variables — Edit defaults for dynamic filtering.

  4. Click Save dashboard to apply settings.

Modify dashboard panels

  • Edit a panel — Click the panel title, choose Edit, and adjust the query, visualization type, or style.

  • Add a new panel — Use Add Panel to introduce new visualizations.

  • Rearrange panels — Drag and drop to change layout.

  • Resize panels — Drag edges to adjust width and height.

  • Remove panels — Use the panel menu to delete unwanted visualizations.

Changes are saved at the dashboard level. Always review the layout after edits to ensure important panels remain visible and logically grouped.

Best practices

  • Keep dashboard names short but descriptive.

  • Group related panels visually for quick scanning.

  • Regularly review and remove obsolete panels to avoid clutter.

  • Test time range and variable settings after edits to confirm they work as expected.