Text widget

1. Access Your Dashboard

• Log in to Vemcount

• Navigate to your dashboard

• This is where all widgets are created and arranged.

2. Add a New Widget

• Click the blue "+" (Add Widget) button in the top-right corner

• This opens the widget selection menu.

3. Select "Text Widget"

• Choose Text Widget from the list of widget types

• This widget allows you to input free-form text content (no data source required).

4. Enter Your Text Content (Core Step)

• Type your content into the "Text" field

According to the official guide, this is the primary input step where you define what will be displayed

Examples of what to include:

• "Target conversion rate: 25%"

• "Peak hours: 12:00–15:00"

• "Queue threshold: Open new till at 5+ customers"

• Best Practice:

• Keep text short, clear, and actionable

• Use line breaks or bullet-style formatting (if supported) for readability

5. Adjust Text Formatting (Optional)

You can customise:

• Text size

• Text alignment (left, centre, right)

This step is optional but helps improve readability and visual hierarchy

• Best Practice:

• Use larger text for key messages

• Centre-align for KPI highlights

• Left-align for instructions

6. Proceed to Widget Layout

• Click Next

• This takes you to the layout and display settings.

7. Add Title & Description

• Title (Required): Label the purpose of the text

• Description (Optional): Add supporting detail

Examples:

• Title: "Store Targets"

• Title: "Operational Guidelines"

• Title: "Today's Focus"

• Avoid generic titles like "Text Widget"

8. Customise Appearance (Optional)

You can adjust:

• Widget size (grid layout)

• Background colour

• This step helps integrate the widget visually into your dashboard

9. Save the Widget

• Click Save

• The widget will now appear on your dashboard