What is above-the-fold concept in dashboards?

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he above-the-fold concept in dashboards refers to placing the most important information in the visible area of the screen without requiring scrolling.
It ensures that users see critical KPIs and insights immediately when they open the dashboard.
Anything below the fold (requiring scrolling) should be supporting details or drill-downs.
In one project, we placed Total Revenue, Profit %, and Monthly Trend at the top.
Detailed regional breakdowns and tables were placed below for exploration.
Applying this concept improves user experience, decision speed, and focus.
It ensures stakeholders get key insights at a glance.

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