Introducing Dashboard Documentation Pro by Adam Mico

Adam Mico
4 min readNov 10, 2024
Credit | Adam Mico

I created Dashboard Documentation Pro to make designing, refining, and documenting dashboards easier than ever. Whether you’re an experienced data professional or just starting out, this tool provides expert advice to elevate your dashboard game. It’s completely free with a ChatGPT account, and by default, it generates documentation as a Word file, though you can also request on-screen output if you prefer.

With Dashboard Documentation Pro, you’ll get tailored insights on everything from visualization and layout to interactivity and documentation styles. Just upload a screenshot of your dashboard, and I’ll guide you to create something clear, user-friendly, and impactful.

Why I Created Dashboard Documentation Pro

Over the years, I’ve seen how hard it can be to create dashboards that are both functional and easy to understand. I built this tool to solve those challenges for you:

  • Tailoring dashboards to specific audiences.
  • Selecting the best visualizations for your data.
  • Ensuring accessibility and usability for diverse users.
  • Creating documentation that’s detailed yet digestible.

Dashboard Documentation Pro is designed to save you time and simplify the process.

How Dashboard Documentation Pro Helps You

1. Build Audience-Centric Dashboards

  • Customize your dashboards for specific user groups like executives, managers, or analysts.
  • Align your designs with audience goals for dashboards that resonate and deliver actionable insights.

2. Choose the Best Visualizations

  • Get tailored recommendations for chart types based on your data trends, comparisons, or KPIs.
  • Make visualizations purposeful, clear, and impactful.

3. Create Clean, Accessible Layouts

  • Learn how to structure dashboards for better readability and flow.
  • Incorporate accessible fonts, colorblind-friendly palettes, and well-organized metrics.

4. Add Interactivity That Engages

  • Dashboard Documentation Pro will guide you in including interactive features like filters, tooltips, or drill-downs to make dashboards dynamic.
  • Step-by-step instructions help you implement interactivity with ease.

Note: Sharing multiple pictures of your dashboard with dashboard actions, filters (and content samples), and tooltips will improve its instructions, as the tool can only advise on what it can see.

5. Generate Useful Documentation

  • By default, the tool produces a Word document with all the insights and details, ready to share.
  • Need something faster? Request the output on-screen for immediate use instead.

6. Follow Ethical Best Practices

  • Dashboard Documentation Pro will help you verify data accuracy and avoid misleading visuals.
  • Ensure compliance with privacy standards like GDPR and clearly communicate your data sources.

How It Works

Getting started is simple:

  1. Upload Your Screenshot
    Upload a clear image of your dashboard so Dashboard Documentation Pro can analyze it and provide tailored guidance.

Note: If the data is sensitive or has personally identifiable information, and although I cannot see your chats, please blind any sensitive data and update that portion after the documentation has been generated.

  1. It will walk you through improvements for your dashboard’s design, interactivity, documentation, and overall performance.
  2. Export or View the Output
    By default, it will provide a Word document with detailed documentation. Prefer on-screen output? Just let it know!

Why Use Dashboard Documentation Pro?

I created this tool to make professional dashboard design and documentation accessible to everyone. Here’s why it’s worth trying:

  • Free to Use: Available to all ChatGPT users at no cost.
  • Expert Guidance: You’re getting tailored advice based on years of dashboard experience.
  • Language Accessible: Although written in English, ChatGPT is great for working with most languages in appropriate contexts.
  • Default Word Output: Easily download and share detailed documentation with stakeholders.
  • Flexible Options: Need quick insights? Request on-screen output instead of a Word file.
  • Save Time: Streamline your process and focus on creating great dashboards.

See It in Action

Let’s say you upload a screenshot of a sales dashboard for a marketing team. Here’s what I can provide:

  • Dashboard Purpose: Identify that the dashboard tracks team performance and ROI for campaigns.
  • Key Metrics: Highlight conversions, click-through rates, and revenue as the most important metrics.
  • Design Recommendations: Suggest adding filters for timeframes or regions to make the dashboard more interactive.
  • Output Options: Generate a detailed Word document with explanations of all metrics, filters, and interactivity or display it instantly on-screen for quick reference.

With Dashboard Documentation Pro, creating professional-grade dashboard documentation has never been easier. Whether you’re designing for operational monitoring, strategic decisions, or detailed analysis, this tool is here to guide you.

Upload a screenshot today and let’s make your dashboard documentation exceptional — for free and with the output format you need!

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Adam Mico
Adam Mico

Written by Adam Mico

Data Visualization, Strategy, GenAI, & Enablement Leader | Advisory Board Member | Tableau Visionary + Ambassador | Views are my own

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