# Create a dashboard to tell a story with your data

Use dashboards to create compelling stories with your data, and turn figures into actionable insights.

Written by Mikhail Dubov  
Updated over 3 weeks ago

## Create a dashboard

1. [Sign in](https://app.chattermill.com/) to your account on Chattermill.

2. On the left, click **Dashboards**.

3. Click **Create a new dashboard from scratch**. You can also select a template to help you get started.

4. On the top right, click **Add Reports**.

5. Select the reports you want to add to this dashboard.

## Make your dashboard easier to understand

Having multiple reports on the dashboard can be confusing. To help your stakeholders follow the story, use the tips below:

- To add text to describe the report or data, on the top right, click **Add annotation**.

- To change the shape and order of the reports and annotations, on the top right, click **Resize and reorder**.

## Manage the reports on the dashboard

- To show only a specific selection of data on all the reports in your dashboard, on the top right, click **Filters.**

- To rename or replace the report, hover over the report, click **Settings** > **Edit widget**.

- To export, hover over the report, click **Settings** > **Export widget**.

- To remove the report from the dashboard, hover over the report, click **Settings** > **Remove widget**.

## Share your dashboard

Once you’re happy with your narrative, share your dashboard with key stakeholders.

1. On the top right of your dashboard, click **Share**.

2. Choose who or how you want to share your dashboard.

## Export your dashboard

1. On the top right of your dashboard, click **More**.

2. Select **Export to PDF**.