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How to Add a Dotted Line to an Org Chart

Implementing dotted-line relationships on the Org chart.

A dotted line on an organizational chart indicates a secondary, indirect, or matrix reporting relationship, meaning an employee answers to a primary boss for daily tasks while coordinating with a secondary leader for specific projects.

Make the following steps to implement dotted-line relationships for the Org chart:

  1. Navigate to the OrgaNice Dashboard.

  2. Go to Settings - Profile Fields.

  3. Click the Add New Field button to create a custom user field.

  4. Enter the position, select the field type, and then check the box for "Show dotted line on org chart." Click the Save button.

  5. Make sure to check the option to display this field on the chart.

  6. Open the Org chart, select the employee's profile, and assign the new user field to another employee.

  7. Once that’s done, you’ll start seeing the dotted-line reporting relationships on the chart.

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