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Dashboard Walkthrough

A focused tour that explains the layout, metrics, and interactive elements of your product's main dashboard. This template is ideal for data-rich applications where users need to understand what the numbers mean and how to act on them.

When to Use This Template

Show this tour when a user visits their dashboard for the first time, or offer it via a "Take a tour" button on the dashboard itself for users who want a refresher. It is particularly valuable after a dashboard redesign.

Template Breakdown

1

Overview of the dashboard layout

Show a brief overlay that explains the dashboard is divided into sections — for example, key metrics at the top, charts in the middle, and recent activity at the bottom.

2

Explain the primary KPI

Highlight the most important metric (e.g., revenue, active users, conversion rate), explain what it measures, and describe what a "good" value looks like.

3

Walk through a chart

Point to a key chart or graph, explain what the axes represent, and show the user how to hover or click for more detail — demonstrating interactivity.

4

Show filters and date ranges

Highlight the filter controls and date picker, explain how to narrow the data to a specific segment or time period, and encourage the user to try changing a filter.

5

Point out action items

If the dashboard includes alerts, recommendations, or to-do items, highlight this section and explain how to act on the insights — e.g., "Click any alert to see the full details and resolve it."

6

Mention export and sharing

Show the user how to export dashboard data as CSV or PDF, or how to share the dashboard with teammates via a link, so they know the data is portable.

Best Practices

  • Use sample or demo data in the tour if the user's dashboard is empty to make explanations concrete.
  • Keep each tooltip focused on one metric or element — do not try to explain everything at once.
  • Offer a persistent "Tour this dashboard" link so users can replay the tour after a redesign or refresh.
  • Highlight the most actionable metrics first to reinforce that the dashboard is a tool for decisions, not just display.

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