Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn how to use Lucid formulas and dynamic shapes to track headcount automatically. We walk through using the descendants of page and countif functions to display total employees and vacant positions in real time. Transform your static org chart into a powerful dashboard that updates as your team grows.
Create intelligent org charts:
lucidchart.com/pages/use-cases/visual-organizations
This video was made around or before 2024. The UI might look different today, but the functionality should still work.
*Timestamps*
0:00 Org charts and formulas
0:27 Using dynamic shapes
1:31 Referencing shape properties
2:02 Counting total employees
2:40 Calculating vacant positions
4:48 Creating a visual dashboard
5:42 Testing real time updates
*Recommended resources*
Org chart import guide:
help.lucid.co/hc/en-us/articles/31734373968148-Org-charts-A-guide-from-start-to-finish
Using formulas in Lucid:
help.lucid.co/hc/en-us/articles/15179329448596-Use-formulas-in-Lucidchart
#OrgChart #Lucidchart #DataDashboard #HRTech #Automation
*About Lucid*
Lucid Software is the leader in visual collaboration and work acceleration, helping teams turn ideas into reality. Its Visual Collaboration Suite (Lucidchart and Lucidspark) and airfocus, an AI-powered product management platform, help organizations streamline work, foster alignment, and drive business transformation. The most used work acceleration platform by the Fortune 500, Lucid is trusted by 100M+ users worldwide.
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*Connect with us*
Facebook: facebook.com/lucidsoftware
Twitter: https://x.com/lucidsoftware
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/lucidsoftware
Learn how to use Lucid formulas and dynamic shapes to track headcount automatically. We walk through using the descendants of page and countif functions to display total employees and vacant positions in real time. Transform your static org chart into a powerful dashboard that updates as your team grows.
Create intelligent org charts:
lucidchart.com/pages/use-cases/visual-organizations
This video was made around or before 2024. The UI might look different today, but the functionality should still work.
*Timestamps*
0:00 Org charts and formulas
0:27 Using dynamic shapes
1:31 Referencing shape properties
2:02 Counting total employees
2:40 Calculating vacant positions
4:48 Creating a visual dashboard
5:42 Testing real time updates
*Recommended resources*
Org chart import guide:
help.lucid.co/hc/en-us/articles/31734373968148-Org-charts-A-guide-from-start-to-finish
Using formulas in Lucid:
help.lucid.co/hc/en-us/articles/15179329448596-Use-formulas-in-Lucidchart
#OrgChart #Lucidchart #DataDashboard #HRTech #Automation
*About Lucid*
Lucid Software is the leader in visual collaboration and work acceleration, helping teams turn ideas into reality. Its Visual Collaboration Suite (Lucidchart and Lucidspark) and airfocus, an AI-powered product management platform, help organizations streamline work, foster alignment, and drive business transformation. The most used work acceleration platform by the Fortune 500, Lucid is trusted by 100M+ users worldwide.
🔔 Subscribe for more tips and tutorials: youtube.com/@lucid_software?sub_confirmation=1
*Connect with us*
Facebook: facebook.com/lucidsoftware
Twitter: https://x.com/lucidsoftware
Instagram: instagram.com/lucidsoftware/#
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/lucidsoftware
