diff --git a/docs/sources/panels/add-a-panel.md b/docs/sources/panels/add-a-panel.md
index d0525455184..dbf6b0fa19f 100644
--- a/docs/sources/panels/add-a-panel.md
+++ b/docs/sources/panels/add-a-panel.md
@@ -25,12 +25,11 @@ Each panel needs at least one query to display a visualization. You write querie
 1. Choose a data source. In the first line of the Query tab, click the drop-down list to see all available data sources. This list includes all data sources you added. Refer to [Add a data source]({{< relref "../datasources/add-a-data-source.md" >}}) if you need instructions.
 1. Write or construct a query in the query language of your data source. Options will vary. Refer to your specific [data source documentation]({{< relref "../datasources/_index.md" >}}) for specific guidelines.
 
-## 3. Choose a visualization type
-
-In the Visualization list, click a visualization type. Grafana displays a preview of your query results with that visualization applied.
+## 3. Choose a visualization
 
 ![](/static/img/docs/panel-editor/select-visualization-8-0.png)
 
+When you choose a visualization, Grafana will offer visualization suggestions based on your query. You can select from the available suggestions or you can pick a visualization from the complete list of supported visualizations. When you select a visualization, Grafana will show a preview of your query results with that visualization applied.
 For more information about individual visualizations, refer to [Visualizations options]({{< relref "../visualizations/_index.md" >}}).
 
 ## 4. (Optional) Edit panel settings
diff --git a/docs/sources/visualizations/_index.md b/docs/sources/visualizations/_index.md
index baa08e3e75a..623c4b90074 100644
--- a/docs/sources/visualizations/_index.md
+++ b/docs/sources/visualizations/_index.md
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ aliases = ["/docs/grafana/latest/panels/visualizations/"]
 
 Grafana offers a variety of visualizations to support different use cases. This section of the documentation highlights the built-in panels, their options and typical usage.
 
+> **Note:** If you are unsure which visualization to pick, Grafana can provide visualization suggestions based on the panel query. When you select a visualization, Grafana will show a preview with that visualization applied. For more information, see the [add a panel]({{< relref "../pnaels/add-a-panel.md" >}}) documentation.
+
 - Graphs & charts
   - [Time series]({{< relref "./time-series/_index.md" >}}) is the default and main Graph visualization.
   - [State timeline]({{< relref "./state-timeline.md" >}}) for state changes over time.