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Review widget metrics in dashboard tiles

Use metric tiles and inline counts to quickly understand key numbers in your plan operations dashboard.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps

Step 1: Locate the metric tiles in the widget

Scroll to the relevant widget in your dashboard and look for the boxed metric tiles in the summary grid; each tile highlights a key number for that widget.

Locate the metric tiles in the widget

Step 2: Read the main metric value

Focus on the bold number at the top of each tile to understand the current value for that metric, such as total items, completed work, or outstanding actions.

Read the main metric value

Step 3: Check the metric label and icon

Look at the small label and any accompanying icon beneath the value to see what the number represents, helping you distinguish between different counts at a glance.

Check the metric label and icon

Step 4: Compare inline metrics above lists

When viewing a widget with a list, use the inline metric strip above the list to compare related counts side by side without scrolling through detailed rows.

Compare inline metrics above lists

Step 5: Use colours to judge status and emphasis

Pay attention to the colour of the metric values, as different tones may be used to highlight status or importance, helping you spot issues or priorities quickly.

Use colours to judge status and emphasis


Last updated: 2026-09-03