Tableau – Applying filters

Filters can be applied in Tableau to dimensions and measures. Filters are a good way to answer questions on different data scenerios. Steps: Create visualization according to your requirements Understand the business rule for your filter Drop field which you want to use for filter on the “filter shelf” Tableau will prompt “How do you […]

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Tableau – Data connection

Tableau can connect to variety of data sources. It can connect to excel files,relational data bases and many more. When you launch Tableau desktop on your machine, connect screen opens up. Here you can connect to your desired data source. If you have trial version of Tableau desktop then you can just connect to file based data sources. With […]

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