Boards in Zoho Creator provide a dynamic way to visualize data. They help you track live trends, analyze key metrics, and rank performance effectively. With an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, boards enable you to structure and manage data effortlessly, making it easier to gain insights and take informed actions. Learn more about boards
Boards can be created in all plans of Creator.
Only the super admin, admins, and developers can create and manage boards, while other users can view them in the live mode of their pages/apps.
Navigate to the page builder of the required page and click Board on the left pane. A list of board templates will appear.
Drag and drop a board template onto the Page Builder. Once added, the Board Builder slides in from the right, allowing you to configure and customize the board.
Choose the Form and the Group by field you want to associate with your board.
Set the Criteria to filter the records to be displayed. By default, all records from the selected form will be included.
Configure the Ranking settings:
Select an Aggregate value such as Count, Sum, Min, Max, Average, or Distinct Count.
If an aggregate value other than Count is selected, choose the field on which the aggregation should be applied.
Choose the Order in which the records should be ranked, ascending or descending.
Set a Panel limit, if required, to restrict the number of panels displayed.
You can also disable ranking if sorting is not needed.
Use the Style and Action tabs to further customize each section of the board as mentioned below.
Boards in Zoho Creator can be customized to suit different use cases, allowing you to configure their layout, style, and actions based on your needs. You can:
Customize the board's appearance, including background, spacing, and layout type (list or carousel) using the Style tab.
Configure actions in the header to open forms, reports, or pages for better interaction using the Action tab.
Customize the board components
Each section of the board serves a specific purpose and can be customized using different options. The following sections explain these in detail.
A board comprises four main sections:
Board Layout - The overall structure that contains all the board panels.
Header - The section that displays the board title, like "Order Status".
Content Area - The main section that holds grouped records, ranking details, or key metrics.
Elements - Individual panels within the board that represent records.
Configure how data is grouped and sorted on the board. You can select a form, define sorting criteria, and apply aggregate values.
Board Element | Displayed Data |
Form | You can choose the required form from the list |
Group by | Choose a field in the selected form to group your records. This field determines how the data is segmented into separate panels to display meaningful comparisons or rankings. Supported field types are dropdown, radio button, checkbox, or decision box field. |
Criteria | All records |
Ranking | Enable ranking to arrange records based on a selected field and order.
Aggregate values:
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Modify the board's appearance, including display type, background settings, and the number of panels per row.
Board Element | Displayed Data |
Layout type | Choose how to display your boards.
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Panels per row | Select how many panels appear in each row. ![]() |
Background | Set a color or image (with scaling and alignment options).
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The header section serves as the board's title and can include interactive actions like opening a form, report, or external URLs.
Define actions that trigger when the header is clicked. You can link to a form, report, page, or function.
Open URL - A URL from any publicly accessible website can be opened in the same window, a new window, or as a popup.
Open Form - A form from any of the applications in your Creator account can be opened in the same window, a new window, or as a popup.
Open Report - A report from any of the applications in your Creator account can be opened in the same window, a new window, or as a popup.
Open Page - A page from any of the applications in your Creator account can be opened in the same window, a new window, or as a popup.
Execute Function - Functions created in the Workflow tab of the application can be associated.
Customize the header’s alignment, height, background, and border styling.
Board Element | Displayed Data |
Column align | Align header text (top, center, right, or left) |
Background | Set a background color or image |
Stroke | Customize the border width and color |
Corner radius | Customize the radius of your header |
Padding | Set the length of the whitespace between the header title and the border |
This section holds the primary records or data displayed on the board. You can configure its background, spacing, and border settings.
Board Element | Displayed Data |
Background | Choose a color or an image from the color picker |
Padding | Set the width of the whitespace between the content area and its border |
Panel gap | Define the space between the panels |
Elements are individual data blocks representing records, rankings, or key metrics. You can customize the icons and values displayed within these elements.
Define the source and type of icons used within elements.
Board Element | Displayed Data |
Image source | Upload from your desktop or select an icon |
Icon type | Choose an icon style - outline or solid |
Customize the icon’s shape, size, background, and border.
Board Element | Displayed Data |
Corner radius | Customize the radius (the curve) of your header |
Shape size | Adjust the shape of the icon |
Icon size | Adjust the icon size |
Color | Set a background color of the element |
Stroke | Customize the border width and color |
Margin | Set the length of the whitespace between the panel border and the element |
The Display tab allows you to configure the type of data that will be shown on each board entry. The options in the Display data dropdown include Text, Presets, and Aggregates.
Display data options | Description |
Text | Displays a static text value for all entries. |
Presets | A predefined set of display types. Includes:
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Aggregates | Displays values derived from the selected form using one of the following functions:
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A maximum of 15 panels can be added to a board.
You can only make edits to the first panel. The rest of the panels can't be customized separately and will be automatically based on the first panel's customization.
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