> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usedatabrain.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Merge Metrics

> This guide provides a straightforward approach to customize your dashboard layout more dynamically by merging metric cards. This enhances readability and streamlines related metrics.

1. **Access Layout Customization**

In the Dashboard page, click on **"Dashboard Settings"** in the top-right corner and select **"Customize Layout"** from the dropdown menu.

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2. **Merge Metrics:**

* Then, click on the **"Merge Metrics"** button located at the bottom left corner of the metric card.
* In the **"Merge Metrics"** dialog box, select the metric you want to merge and choose the **"Dashboard Filters"** you want to add to the section.
* Finally, click **"Save"** to confirm the selection.

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<info title="Note">
  When merging metrics, the dashboard filter can serve as a section filter, refining the displayed data by applying specific criteria to that section of the dashboard.
</info>

For more details on section filter, kindly refer the below link:

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  Section Filters
</Button>

3. **Publish the Layout:**

* Rearrange the metrics according to your choice.
* Click **"Save Layout"** to save your changes, then click **"Publish"** to finalize them.
* After publishing, you can view the merged metrics in the dashboard.

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<Check>
  You’ve successfully merged your metrics and published the updated layout!\
  Your dashboard is now more organized, readable, and optimized for cleaner insight discovery.
</Check>
