The text & image visualization complements other visualizations by offering options to add text, images, hyperlinks, and measures.
You can format and color the text and align the paragraphs. The background image has sizing and positioning options. You can also set the responsive behavior for text and images.
When to use the text & image visualization
The text & image visualization is intended for presentation purposes, and does not support selections. However, the measures in the text & image visualization are updated when selections are made. Some typical uses:
- Use it on the first sheet of an app for essential information.
- Display a company image, or use a background image together with formatted text and measure values to present figures in a compelling way.
- Link to sites with additional information.
- Use the responsive behavior to ensure that the visualization renders well on all devices.
Advantages
The text & image visualization contrasts with the other visualizations. You have many options for making the text & image visualization stand out next to more regular charts.
Disadvantages
You are limited to a few measure values and rather short texts, otherwise the text & image visualization will be cluttered.
Mobile limitations
In the Qlik Analytics mobile app, the text & image visualization is a natively rendered visualization. Natively rendered visualizations have better performance compared to visualizations rendered in WebView. If a natively rendered visualization is wrapped inside a Container object, it will be rendered in an embedded WebView.
While natively rendered visualizations have greater performance, they do not support the full breadth of object styling (general styling or theme-based styling) when viewed in the Qlik Analytics mobile app. If styling of objects is important for mobile analysis, the app developer can place the object inside a Tab container, Container, or Layout container. This forces the WebView presentation and preserves styling.