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[Michele]

There is a section called "Detailed Analysis For" 

Then it inserts the dates for the range entered above at the top of the dashboard. 

I can't figure out how this is done. 

Is this a control? Or a Chart? How do you find it to create one?

[Mohsin Shaikh]

Hello Michele,

The "Detailed Analysis For [date range]" section you see at the top of your dashboard is a text element (not a chart or control) that dynamically displays the selected date range. This is commonly created using the content editor in Atlassian Analytics dashboards.

How to Create a Dynamic Date Range Label

1. Add a Text Element:

   • Open your dashboard.

   • Click Content (or "Add text" or "Add content") from the dashboard sidebar menu.

   • Place the content editor where you want the label to appear.

2. Insert Dynamic Variables:

   • In the text box, type your label, for example:
     Detailed Analysis For {CALENDAR.START} to {CALENDAR.END}

   • {CALENDAR.START} and {CALENDAR.END} are dashboard variables that will automatically update to reflect the selected date range from your calendar control.

3. Format as Needed:

   • You can use formatting options (headers, bold, etc.) to style the text.

   • The content editor supports markdown and formatting similar to Confluence Cloud.

4. Connect to Controls:

   • Make sure you have a calendar/date range control on your dashboard. The variables in your text element will reflect the values selected in this control.

Reference:

What are variables?

This article explains that when you add a control (like a calendar/date range) to your dashboard, it creates a variable (e.g., {DATES}), and you can use {DATES.START} and {DATES.END} in text elements to dynamically display the selected date range.

Hope this information helps.

[Michele]

Thank you!