## Edit a Dashboard

Use the edit feature to update dashboard metadata, adjust variables, or change panel layouts without recreating the dashboard from scratch.

### Edit dashboard settings

1. Navigate to the **Dashboards** list and open the dashboard you want to modify.

2. Click the **Edit** icon (pencil) in the top toolbar.

3. Update dashboard-level details:

- **Title** — Change the display name.
   - **Description** — Explain the dashboard’s purpose or scope.
   - **Tags** — Add searchable keywords for filtering.
   - **Folder** — Reassign to control access or improve organization.
   - **Time range** — Set default time window for all panels.
   - **Variables** — Edit defaults for dynamic filtering.

4. Click **Save dashboard** to apply settings.

### Modify dashboard panels

- **Edit a panel** — Click the panel title, choose **Edit**, and adjust the query, visualization type, or style.
- **Add a new panel** — Use **Add Panel** to introduce new visualizations.
- **Rearrange panels** — Drag and drop to change layout.
- **Resize panels** — Drag edges to adjust width and height.
- **Remove panels** — Use the panel menu to delete unwanted visualizations.

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|  | Changes are saved at the dashboard level. Always review the layout after edits to ensure important panels remain visible and logically grouped. |

### Best practices

- Keep dashboard names short but descriptive.
- Group related panels visually for quick scanning.
- Regularly review and remove obsolete panels to avoid clutter.
- Test time range and variable settings after edits to confirm they work as expected.