Animation in tableau is used to show the motion in your visualization over a period of time, it is useful in storytelling and trend analysis. It Improves clarity and helps the eye to follow changes and it engages viewers which makes dashboards more interactive and compelling. You can use animation in two ways: 1. Pages…
A Dual Axis chart in Tableau lets you overlay two different measures each with its own y-axis in the same chart. This is useful when comparing two different metrics such as Sales and Profit Margin over time. Today we are going to combine Bar Chart (for sales) with Line Chart (for profit). Below are the steps to be taken to make…
A sunburst chart is like a pie chart with layers. It helps you show a lot of related data in a clear and colorful way. We can create it with the help of map layers, for that we need to generate dummy points in the map. Let’s get started with our steps: Step 1: To generate dummy…
The donut chart is similar to a pie chart but it has a blank space in the middle which makes it look like a donut. It is used to compare individual values to the total. Blank space in the middle could be utilized to represent the total sales and the surrounding segments to represent region-wise…
Titles serve as the introduction to your view. While they’re static by default, you can make them dynamic to automatically reflect user selections through parameters. You can also make Tooltips dynamic with the help of parameters to include specific context from filters or parameters. This blog is an extension of my previous blog, where we…
Using a parameter to switch between dimensions or measures allows users to view different perspectives of the data within a single dashboard, this enables more flexible and personalized analysis based on their specific needs. Let’s get started with making parameter, go to the data pane and click on its dropdown and then select ‘create parameter’….
In Tableau, filters are used to extract relevant data from a large dataset, making it easier for users to focus on the information they need. Parameters allow users to dynamically control data by entering or selecting values in a parameter field. Last time, we explored parameters; now, let’s see how they bring interactivity to the Filters….
In Tableau, a reference line provides a point, line, or area to compare values in a visualization. It can be based on a constant, a calculated field, or an aggregated measure such as average, median, or total, making it useful for analysis and comparison. Last time, we explored parameters; now, let’s see how they bring interactivity…
Parameter in Tableau can be a number, string, date, or boolean value that replaces a constant. It gives users the ability to change the value and retrieve data accordingly. You do not need to create a separate sheet for visualizing different datasets. Instead, by using a parameter, you can simply enter a value into the parameter…
Sometimes we have many visuals to show but limited space. Dynamic Zone Visibility provides a solution by allowing users to hide, show, or swap sheets in the dashboard using a calculated field or parameter. A good example is displaying detailed data when a summarized number is selected. Today we will learn how to swap sheets…