Chart Header in Google Data Studio

Chart headers allow viewers to perform several actions on charts, such as data export, drilling up or down, and view charts in explorer tools. Available across charts in Google Data Studio and the color is also customizable.

Chart Header in Google Data Studio
Chart Header in Google Data Studio
Chart Header Display Options in Google Data Studio
Chart Header Display Options in Google Data Studio

Display Options:

  • Always show: Header options are always visible. Table 1 in the above picture.

  • Show on hover (default): Hovering over the chart header shows three vertical dots. Click to access the header options. Table 2 in the above picture.

  • Don't show: Header options do not appear. However, report viewers can always access the options by right-clicking the chart. Table 3 in the above picture.

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