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# What is a board

> Learn what boards are and how they support reporting and decision-making.

A board is a visual reporting surface in Oculon. It combines charts, tables, KPI blocks, and other summary elements so you can present model outputs clearly.

![](https://mintcdn.com/oculon/-LFLd9HllQkP-6b-/images/getting-started/fr-boards.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=-LFLd9HllQkP-6b-\&q=85\&s=f9672e318b24df0d9e2cdc3cbbc1a42c)

## Create a board

Boards are the primary way to share insights and reports across your team. Creating one is a quick process that allows you to start building your presentation layer immediately.

### 1. Access the Boards list

To view your existing boards or start a new one, click on **Boards** in the left-hand navigation sidebar. This will open the main Boards library view, where you can see all boards you have access to.

### 2. Initialize a New Board

![](https://mintcdn.com/oculon/97rcCTUBHb-GyErn/images/getting-started/fr-create-board.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=97rcCTUBHb-GyErn\&q=85\&s=a4eb6b5f6d1ecf57175e1351def95ace)

From the boards library, click the **+ New board** button located in the top-right corner. This will instantly create a fresh reporting surface and open it for editing.

### 3. Update the board name

New boards are created with the default title `Untitled`. To give your board a meaningful name:

* Navigate to the top header of the board.
* Click directly on the `Untitled` text to activate the edit mode.
* Enter your desired board name (e.g., "Monthly Executive Review") and press Enter.

### 4. Setting up your Board Canvas

![](https://mintcdn.com/oculon/97rcCTUBHb-GyErn/images/getting-started/fr-board-add-card.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=97rcCTUBHb-GyErn\&q=85\&s=6e44b0043e752250ef3e37c8dbba05f7)

Once your board is named, it acts as a blank canvas. You can start adding cards in it such as charts, tables, and KPI blocks—by selecting the `+` option in the canvas. Each card is powered by the logic and data from your underlying models.

### 5. Organization

For better team collaboration, you can move your board into a specific **Teamspace**. This ensures that the right groups of people have visibility and can contribute to the reporting process.

## Why boards matter

Boards turn planning logic into a decision-ready experience. They help stakeholders review the right metrics without opening the full model.

## What boards are best for

* Executive updates
* Monthly business reviews
* Team dashboards
* Scenario review packs
* Shared monitoring surfaces


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