Docs: Adding panel suggestions initial documentation for 8.3 (#42488)

* Adding panel suggestions initial documentation for 8.3

* Update docs/sources/panels/add-a-panel.md

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* Update docs/sources/visualizations/_index.md

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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

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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.