Annotations
Overview
Annotations add valuable context to your reports by linking notes to specific dates. Use them to highlight events such as product launches, marketing campaigns, or data anomalies, so viewers can clearly understand what influenced the metrics.
You can view Annotations directly on time-series charts and in the Annotations side-panel across all reports.
Adding Annotations
From a time-series Insights report, create Annotations from the bottom of the chart.
Charts with time intervals (such as line, stacked line, column, and stacked column charts) are time-series charts and support Annotations.
Hover over the horizontal axis to locate the time interval, then click the “+” button to create an annotation for that point in time.
Alternatively, open the Annotations side panel to create an annotation.
Select the Annotations tab (above the query builder) and click the “+” button to add a new annotation.
Select a date and time, then enter a description.
Add one or more tags to categorize the annotation.
Use tags consistently (e.g., Launches, Outages, Holidays, and even Team names) so it is easy to filter and spot patterns.
Viewing Annotations
Annotations appear as markers directly on the chart. Hover over a marker to view its details.
For example, in the chart below, you can see 1 annotation in March, 4 in May, and 2 in July.
Annotations Side-panel
Open the Annotations side panel (available in all reports) to view all annotations for your report’s date range in one place. Select the Annotations tab (above the query builder) to open the side-panel.
From the side panel, you can:
- Browse all annotations within your report’s date range.
- Hide/Show annotations
- Sort by date
- Filter Annotations by tags
When you save a report, Mixpanel also saves your current annotation filters. The report will then display only the annotations that match your selected tag filters.
Editing and Deleting Annotations
Hover over any existing annotations to see available actions. Click on the “pencil” button to edit the description and add/remove tags. Click the “trash” button to delete the annotation.
Annotations apply globally across the project. Any edits or deletions affect not only the current report but all reports in the project.
Collaboration and Visibility
- Anyone can create annotations and tags, and each annotation displays its creator.
- Annotations are visible across all reports in the project.
- Use tags and filters to control which annotations appear at the report level.
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