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A Table Block shows your Model as a grid. When you want a trend line, a scorecard, or another visual a grid cannot express, ask Ari to build a chart or custom visual backed by live Model data.

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What a chart or custom visual can show

Ask Ari for any of:
  • A chart — trend lines, bar comparisons, breakdowns over time.
  • A scorecard — a headline number with a delta, like current-quarter Revenue against target.
  • A custom layout or interactive control — a grid of stats, a small form, or another purpose-built view of your data.

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Live data, not a snapshot

A custom visual reads from named Model data views using the same Variables and Dimensions you would use to build a Table Block. The chart updates as its underlying Model values change. A visual resolves its data in the Page’s Scenario. Use a Table Block when you need a saved side-by-side Scenario comparison. See Create and compare Scenarios.

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Update a chart or custom visual

Ask Ari to change an existing visual, its source values, or its title. Describe the intended result, such as switching from a line chart to stacked bars or narrowing the chart to one customer segment.

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When to reach for a Table Block instead

Use a Table Block when readers need the underlying numbers in rows and columns, such as a variance report or a detailed departmental view. Use a custom visual when the shape of the story matters more, such as a trend or a single headline measure.