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The StoryTeller User Interface provides a streamlined workspace for building, editing, and managing reports. It uses a consistent layout, centralizes key settings, and keeps navigation simple so you can move quickly between tasks.
StoryTeller follows the same layout as Forsta Visualizations project pages, with navigation on the left and tools organized across the top and right sides.
Use the top menu to add objects to your slides
Use the left panel to manage slides
Use the right panel to configure objects and settings
This layout keeps all key actions within reach while you work on your report.
Working with slides
Open Slides to manage your presentation structure.
From here, you can:
Search for slides by name
View the total number of slides and objects
Add, delete, duplicate, or rearrange slides
Use the options menu (three dots) to perform slide actions.
Creating slides automatically
Use Autogenerate Slides to build slides in two steps:
Select questions, group them, and apply filters
Refine groupings and choose a template set
This approach separates setup from customization so you can adjust your output before generating slides.
Managing report filters
Open Report Filters to manage all filters for your report in one place.
See when filters are active without opening settings
Click a filter to open the unified filter panel
Configure all filter types from a single location
Available filter types
Question filters – Control behavior, selection type, defaults, and limits
Variable subsets – Define subsets and control availability
Time period – Set date filters and defaults
Moving average – Smooth trends in time-based charts
Time intervals – Choose intervals such as day, month, or year
Hierarchical filter – Set structure, levels, and selection behavior
Templates, preferences, and settings
Use the top-level menus to manage report configuration:
Templates – Access layout templates and template sets
Preferences – Adjust slide and object appearance
Settings – Configure report-level options such as slide size, exports, labels, and colors
Working with objects
All objects follow a consistent setup structure, whether you’re working with charts, tables, or other data elements.
Creating objects
When you create a new object:
A full-screen setup mode opens
Navigation appears on the right side
Editing objects
When you edit an existing object:
A side panel opens on the right
You can update settings and preview changes directly
You can switch between modes using the Full screen icon.
Object setup structure
Each object includes the same main sections:
Summary
Data
Format
Events
Export Settings
Quick-access buttons and shortcuts help you reach commonly used settings such as axis and legend options.
Object tabs
Summary
Use Summary to:
Add or edit questions and filters
Review active settings
Quickly move between objects for QA
The summary updates automatically as you select different objects.
Data
The Data section includes three sub-tabs:
Calculations
Choose calculations
Select variables (questions and answers)
Apply filters
Configure hierarchical grouping
Set time periods and intervals
Series settings
Choose chart type and display options
Configure series behavior
Edit axis labels and text
Set tooltips and weighting
Analysis
Benchmarking
Significance testing
Percentiles
Mean and aggregated series
Format
Use Format to control layout and styling:
Apply layout templates
Customize chart elements (axis, legend, grid, series)
Adjust table formatting (headers, borders, text)
Events
Use Events to define actions triggered by clicks or hover interactions.
Export Settings
Use Export Settings to control output options:
Individual exports
Editable PowerPoint exports
Key benefits
Consistent layout across all objects and workflows
Centralized filter and settings management
Flexible object editing with preview support
Clear separation between data, formatting, and analysis