What happens to widgets when a dashboard changes size?

The correct answer is that widgets are scaled proportionally to the new size of the dashboard. This means that when you adjust the dimensions of a dashboard, all the widgets contained within it will resize in a way that maintains their original aspect ratios. This ensures that the visual integrity of the widgets is preserved, allowing them to remain visually appealing and functional regardless of the size of the dashboard. Scaling proportionally allows users to retain a consistent view and interaction experience, enhancing usability without requiring the user to manually adjust each widget individually.

In contrast, other alternatives do not reflect the behavior seen in most dashboard software. Widgets are not deleted or made to disappear; they remain on the dashboard. If they were to remain the same size instead of scaling, it would lead to potential layout issues, making it cumbersome for users to interact with the dashboard effectively. Therefore, proportional scaling is the design choice that best supports dynamic dashboard layouts.