Getting Started with Tableau Public
- Tableau helps you explore and present data using interactive visualizations.
- Tableau Public is free and great for learning, but saves work to the web.
- Tableau Desktop provides additional functionality and is free for students.
- Use well-formatted CSVs to start quickly.
Exploring and Cleaning Your Data
- Tableau automatically classifies data into dimensions (categorical) and measures (quantitative).
- The “Show Me” panel suggests visualization types based on selected data.
- Data preparation, including binning and calculated fields, improves visualization clarity.
Visualizing Data with Charts and Maps
- Dragging fields to Columns and Rows defines the structure of your chart.
- The Show Me panel helps you quickly preview different visualization types.
- Latitude and longitude values can be transformed into map views using geographic roles.
Adding Interactivity with Pages and Filters
- The Pages shelf adds animation by slicing your visualization into steps.
- Filters let you focus on specific parts of your dataset.
- Labels, color, and dynamic titles help clarify what your visualization is showing.
Building and Sharing Dashboards
- Dashboards combine multiple charts into one interactive view.
- Filters and selections can link multiple charts together.
- Tableau Public lets you publish and share dashboards easily.