Looker Questions & Answers

To create a dashboard in Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio):

• Go to Looker Studio and click Create > Report.
• Connect a data source (e.g., Google Sheets, BigQuery, Google Analytics) using the available connectors.
• In the report editor, click Add a Chart to insert visual elements like bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, or scorecards.
• Drag fields from the right-hand data panel into the chart to define dimensions and metrics.
• Customize metrics using aggregation options (e.g., sum, average) in the Data tab.
• Modify visual style—fonts, colors, background—under the Style tab or via Theme and Layout.
• Add controls like date ranges, dropdown filters, or search boxes for interactivity.
• Share the dashboard using the Share button with view or edit permissions.
• To embed it, use File > Embed report and copy the iframe code.
• Export the report as a PDF or Google Drive link.
• Note: Some connectors (like BigQuery) support scheduled refreshes, while others (like Google Sheets) refresh automatically at intervals.

Here’s how you can create a gauge chart in Looker Studio:

• Add a Gauge Chart
• Configure Data Source
• Customize the Chart
• Apply Filters & Styling