Why should dashboards avoid excessive scrolling?

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Dashboards should avoid excessive scrolling because it reduces clarity and slows decision-making.
Users may miss important KPIs if they are below the fold.
Too much scrolling increases cognitive load and makes dashboards harder to navigate.
In one project, a 20-visual page was simplified to 6 key visuals above the fold.
This improved stakeholder adoption and speed of insight.
Limiting scrolling ensures that critical metrics are immediately visible, and supporting details are optional.
It enhances usability, readability, and overall dashboard effectiveness.

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