Techniques for visualizing data elements are disclosed. A system presents a first data element profile comprising: a first data element; a second data element; and a first formula used to calculate a value of the first data element using a value of the second data element. The system detects user input selecting the second data element. Based on detecting the user input, the system presents a second data element profile comprising: the second data element; a third data element; and a second formula used to calculate a value of the second data element using a value of the third data element. The system detects user input selecting the third data element. Based on detecting the user input, the system presents a third data element profile comprising the third data element.