Board layout

Structure boards so users can understand and act on information quickly.

Board layout controls how quickly someone can understand the message on the page.

Adding Content to the Canvas

The board canvas is a dynamic space where you can combine data visualizations with descriptive text to build impactful reports.

To add a new element (called a Card), click the + icon that appears when you hover over the canvas. This opens a menu of available items:

Item Type	Description
Text / Heading	Add formatted text or headers to provide context and structure.
Table	Insert a blank table to manually enter or organize data.
Ordered / Unordered List	Create bulleted or numbered lists for sequential steps or key points.
Checklist	Add interactive checkboxes to track tasks or requirements.
Chart	Embed visualizations, including Bar and Line charts, powered by your models.

Note: You can type text directly anywhere on the canvas at any time; there is no need to select it from the + menu unless you want specific formatting.

Layout & Arrangement

Oculon provides a flexible grid system to help you align your analysis and reporting elements.

• Side-by-Side Cards: You can arrange up to two cards (such as charts or KPI blocks) side-by-side to compare metrics or show related data at a glance.

• Block Management: Every element on the canvas is treated as a block. To manage a block:

  1. Hover over the element to reveal the six dots icon (handle) on the left side.
  2. Click and drag the handle to move the block to a new position.
  3. Click the handle once to open a menu for copying, duplicating, or deleting the block.

• Drag and Drop: You can drag any block and place it exactly where you want on the canvas.

• Resizing: Shift cards between full-width and half-width by dragging them into position side-by-side.

Start with information hierarchy

Put headline KPIs and the core question at the top. Follow with the supporting charts and detail tables. Keep secondary analysis lower on the page.

Group related content

A board should read in sections, not as a wall of visuals. Keep related metrics, filters, and explanations together so the viewer does not have to reconstruct the story.

Design for scanning

Use enough spacing, clear labels, and a consistent reading order. If a board only makes sense after a long explanation, the layout needs more structure.