In today’s digital world, users access analytics on a wide variety of devices — from large desktop monitors to tablets and smartphones. Ensuring your SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) stories look great and function seamlessly across these devices is essential for delivering a consistent, user-friendly experience. This is where responsive layouts come into play.
Responsive layouts refer to the design approach where SAC stories automatically adjust their content, structure, and visual elements to fit different screen sizes and orientations. Instead of creating multiple versions of a report or dashboard for each device type, responsive layouts allow a single story to dynamically adapt, providing optimal usability whether on a desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.
SAC offers flexible page layouts that automatically rearrange widgets based on screen size:
SAC provides specific features for mobile access:
Story designers can switch between device previews (desktop, tablet, phone) within SAC’s story builder to ensure content is readable and well-structured before publishing.
Start your story design using SAC’s responsive page layout instead of fixed canvas layouts. The grid system intelligently adjusts widget placement and size for different devices.
On smaller screens, focus on the most important KPIs and visualizations. Consider hiding or collapsing less critical charts to reduce clutter.
Use scalable fonts and flexible widget dimensions. Avoid fixed pixel sizes to allow smooth resizing.
Design clear, minimal navigation for mobile users. Use page links and drill-downs thoughtfully to reduce the need for horizontal scrolling.
Besides using SAC’s built-in preview modes, test your stories on actual devices to catch usability issues related to touch interaction or screen resolution.
Select input controls like dropdowns and sliders that behave well on mobile devices to keep filtering and selections intuitive.
Creating responsive layouts in SAP Analytics Cloud is essential to empower users with seamless data access across all their devices. By leveraging SAC’s responsive page layouts, mobile preview tools, and best design practices, analytics professionals can craft stories that look great, perform well, and drive insights no matter where or how users connect.
Investing in responsive story design not only enhances user satisfaction but also accelerates data-driven decision-making in a mobile-first world.