> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://axiom.co/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Visualize data in Canvas

> Learn how to visualize data in Canvas.

Canvas lets you display multiple charts side by side for quick visual correlation and comparison. Instead of building a full dashboard, Canvas provides a lightweight, free-form workspace where you can add charts as you explore your data.

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  Canvas is designed for quick, ad-hoc analysis. To create a persistent dashboard with your charts, see [Create dashboards](/dashboards/create).

  Canvas is currently in public preview. For more information, see [Feature states](/platform-overview/roadmap#feature-states).
</Info>

## Add charts to Canvas

1. Click the Query tab.
2. Specify a query.
3. Press <kbd>Cmd/Ctrl</kbd> <kbd>Shift</kbd> <kbd>Enter</kbd>.

## Manage charts in Canvas

Each chart you add to Canvas appears as a separate chart that you can manage in the following ways:

* Drag and drop charts in Canvas to rearrange them.
* Use **Compare period** to see how data changes over time.
* Change chart type by clicking <Icon icon="chart-line" iconType="regular" /> **Change chart type**.
* Change chart options by clicking <Icon icon="ellipsis-vertical" iconType="regular" /> **More >** <Icon icon="gear" iconType="regular" /> **Chart options**.
* Add a chart to a dashboard by clicking <Icon icon="ellipsis-vertical" iconType="regular" /> **More > Add to dashboard** in the top bar.
* View the query for a chart by clicking <img src="https://mintcdn.com/axiom/7wqZ2rrBdyT59w6W/doc-assets/icons/magnifying-glass-chart.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=7wqZ2rrBdyT59w6W&q=85&s=fce93da01e9bca781214c7abf9464790" className="inline-icon" alt="Change chart type icon" width="16" height="16" data-path="doc-assets/icons/magnifying-glass-chart.svg" /> **View query**.
* Update the query for a chart by clicking the chart, editing the query in the query editor, and then clicking **Run**.
* Rename a chart by clicking <Icon icon="ellipsis-vertical" iconType="regular" /> **More >** <Icon icon="pencil" iconType="regular" /> **Rename**. Alternatively, click the name of the chart and type a new name.
* Duplicate a chart by clicking <Icon icon="ellipsis-vertical" iconType="regular" /> **More >** <Icon icon="copy" iconType="regular" /> **Duplicate**.
* Delete a chart by clicking <Icon icon="ellipsis-vertical" iconType="regular" /> **More >** <Icon icon="trash-can" iconType="regular" /> **Delete**.

## Share Canvas

Canvas state is stored in the URL. When you copy and share the URL, others can open the same Canvas with all its charts and queries. The same permissions apply as when sharing a dashboard. For more information, see [Share dashboards](/dashboards/configure#share-dashboards).