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Markdown Widget Example

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When to Use

Use markdown widgets to:
  • Document evaluation methodology
  • Provide context for dashboard viewers
  • Add instructions or guidelines
  • Include links to related resources
  • Create formatted notes and observations
  • Define thresholds and alert criteria
  • Credit data sources and team members

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Configuration

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Required Fields

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string
required
Widget title for reference (not displayed in rendered output)
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string
required
Must be set to “markdown”
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string
required
Markdown-formatted text to display

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Supported Markdown Syntax

Markdown widgets support standard CommonMark syntax:
  • Headers: # H1, ## H2, ### H3
  • Bold: **bold text**
  • Italic: *italic text*
  • Lists: Bulleted (- item) and numbered (1. item)
  • Links: [text](url)
  • Code: Inline `code` and fenced code blocks
  • Blockquotes: > quote
  • Horizontal rules: ---
  • Tables: Standard markdown tables

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Creating in the UI

1

Open Widget Creator

From your dashboard, click “Add Widget” and select “Markdown”
2

Enter Title

Give your widget a reference name (e.g., “Dashboard Overview”)
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Write Content

Markdown Editor
Write or paste your markdown content in the editor. Most editors provide:
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Preview

Markdown Preview
Check the rendered output to ensure formatting looks correct
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Create Widget

Click “Add” to add to your dashboard
Created Markdown Widget