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# CDE Perspectives toolbar

The CDE **Perspectives** toolbar displays in the top-right of the window. Use this toolbar to switch between the Layout, Components, and Data Source perspectives, and to preview your dashboard.

![CDE Perspectives toolbar](/files/9dVrq9ylAhwIXxkR9wAz)

Toolbar options include:

| **Icon**                                                                           | **Name**     | **Function**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p><img src="/files/EUwjY4zbg7qVYHn7uuYx" alt="Layout perspective icon"></p>       | Layout       | Select to view the [Layout Perspective](/pba-ctools/10.2-ctools/cde-dashboard-overview/community-dashboard-editor-cde-perspectives-ctools/layout-perspective.md) in the editor. Here you can define the layout of your dashboard.                       |
| <p><img src="/files/RnIUQqDM1UC8TvYkazrZ" alt="Components perspective icon"></p>   | Components   | Select to view the [Components Perspective](/pba-ctools/10.2-ctools/cde-dashboard-overview/community-dashboard-editor-cde-perspectives-ctools/components-perspective-ctools-cde.md) in the editor. Here you can add components to your dashboard.       |
| <p><img src="/files/qy6PGTN8NQnvxl0Vn6E2" alt="Data Sources perspective icon"></p> | Data Sources | Select to view the [Data Sources Perspective](/pba-ctools/10.2-ctools/cde-dashboard-overview/community-dashboard-editor-cde-perspectives-ctools/data-sources-perspective-ctools-cde.md) in the editor. Here you can add data sources to your dashboard. |
| <p><img src="/files/7XdfcKAcRU5uhBcuthqJ" alt="Preview perspective icon"></p>      | Preview      | Select to test the look and feel as well as the behavior of your dashboard as you are working. When selected, your dashboard opens in the Preview window.                                                                                               |


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