Become a Visualization Expert Using TABLEAU

Explore how to connect to data sources in Tableau, import the Superstore Excel file, choose live or extract connections, and join tables to prep data for analysis.

Connect Tableau data sources by joining related Excel tables, such as orders and order items, using inner join, left join, or outer join via common fields like order number.

Connect to MySQL from Tableau by entering server details, port, and credentials, select database and tables, then drag fields to build visuals and derive insights.

Learn to create a calculated field in Tableau to derive commissions from total sales, validate the formula, and apply it to your visualization.

learn how to add column and row totals and subtotals to a Tableau crosstab, toggle grand totals, and customize subtotals to focus on monthly department sales data.

learn to format cross-tab visualizations in Tableau by adjusting fonts, colors, shading, and row or column banding to improve readability and interpretation.

Resize a visualization by holding the control key and pressing the arrow keys to make it narrower or wider. Maximize screen real estate and improve visibility of the visualization.

Design and publish interactive dashboards by arranging views, text, and images in the dashboard window; choose preset size options, and apply filters and legends across worksheets.

Learn to create dashboard interactivity with highlight and filter actions, defining source and target sheets, and using quick filters and dynamic inputs to filter maps and charts.

Learn how to build interactive, data-driven stories in Tableau by creating story points from sheets and dashboards, adding captions, arranging slides, and preserving interactivity.

Create basic maps in Tableau using city, state, and latitude-longitude data from Excel; explore the Show Me panel, symbol maps, and viewing or exporting underlying data.

Learn to create and rename calculated fields in Tableau, compare regular vs table calculations, and apply formulas like sales minus profit to visualize costs and profit trends.

Explore how to build and use table calculations in Tableau, including creating calculated fields, computing running totals, quick table calculations, and ranking profits by time and category.

Master table calculations in Tableau by modifying running totals, choosing cross or along directions and scope, and using compute using and partitioning to customize how totals are computed.

Create a date difference field in Tableau to measure time to ship by country, using datediff between order and ship dates and make date to combine day, month, and year.

Explore string calculations in Tableau by using parameters and the contains function to filter product names by company, then split order id into distribution code, year, and unique identifier.

Learn type calculations in Tableau by creating calculated fields, measuring string length, converting data types, and computing age from birthdates using date differences and today function.

Discover how to integrate R with Tableau by installing and configuring an R server, establishing a local connection, and running scripts whose results feed Tableau visualizations.

Learn to use R with Tableau to create calculated fields and table calculations, identify outliers, and perform clustering to visualize insights.