Adding text to a dashboard in Yandex DataLens
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Updated at June 2, 2026
To add text to a dashboard:
Warning
If you use the new DataLens object model with workbooks and collections:
- In the left-hand panel, select Collections and workbooks.
- Open the workbook you need and select an object.
Proceed with this guide from Step 2.
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In the left-hand panel, click Dashboards and select the dashboard you need. If you do not have a dashboard, create one.
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At the top of the page, click Edit.
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In the panel at the bottom of the page, drag Text where you need.
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Enter the text of your link, clarifying caption, etc. The widget supports Markdown.
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Click Add. The widget will appear on the dashboard.