You can create report templates using existing dashboards, or create custom reports from scratch with widgets from the **Widget Library**.
In addition, you can schedule your reports to run regularly or one time only. All generated reports are saved under **Dashboards & Reports → Reports → Generated Reports**.
For more information about managing report templates see [Manage dashboards and reports](overview-of-dashboards-and-reports).
## Report core elements
You can use the following elements to build your reports:
* **Widgets:** The modular building blocks of a dashboard. Drag widgets on to your blank canvas to start building your report. Choose from predefined system widgets or create custom widgets that analyze specific datasets using XQL, Scripts, or by using AI.
* **Static elements:** Headers, titles, and free text blocks that can help you structure your report
* **Templates:** Pre-configured layouts designed for specific use cases (such as SOC overviews or threat hunting) to help you deploy functional reports instantly.
* **Filters:** Global filters that allow dashboard users to adjust the dashboard's scope by selecting predefined or dynamic values.
Global filters are available for reports that include custom XQL widgets with defined parameters. For more information, see [Create XQL widgets](advanced-configuration/create-custom-widgets/create-xql-widgets).