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# Adding text to a dashboard in Yandex DataLens

To add [text](../../dashboard/widget.md#text) to a dashboard:


{% note warning %}

If you use the new DataLens object model with [workbooks and collections](../../workbooks-collections/index.md):

1. In the left-hand panel, select ![collections](../../../_assets/console-icons/rectangles-4.svg) **Collections and workbooks**.
1. Open the workbook you need and select an object.

Proceed with this guide from Step 2.

{% endnote %}


1. In the left-hand panel, click ![image](../../../_assets/console-icons/layout-cells-large.svg) **Dashboards** and select the dashboard you need. If you do not have a dashboard, [create one](create.md).
1. At the top of the page, click **Edit**.
1. In the panel at the bottom of the page, click ![image](../../../_assets/console-icons/text-align-left.svg) **Text** and drag it where you want it to be.

   ![image](../../../_assets/datalens/operations/widget-select.png =500x118)

1. Configure your widget:

   * Enter the text of your link, clarifying caption, etc. The widget supports [Markdown](../../dashboard/markdown.md).

   
   * Optionally, set the widget background and opacity for the light and dark theme individually.
   * Optionally, set rounding for your widget.


1. Click **Add**. The widget will appear on the dashboard.