Tableau For Dummies

by Hyman, Jack A.

• ISBN13: 9781119684589
• ISBN10: 1119684587
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-06-20
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Discover how visualization turns data into action

Tableau gives you the power to understand your data and put it in a format that is appealing and meaningful for everyone who needs to see it. Tableau For Dummies walks you through the steps to turn your data into a story that inspires action. This easy-to-understand guide offers insights from an enterprise data pro on how to transform data into a clear and memorable visual presentation.

• Navigate the Tableau user interface and connect to data sources
• Use drag-and-drop features to create stunning visualizations
• Work with templates, add graphs, and create clear charts
• Export your visualizations to multiple formats for easy sharing

This is the perfect Dummies software guide for business professionals who need to better derive value from that all-important data.

Author Biography

The Experts at Dummies are smart, friendly people who make learning easy by taking a not-so-serious approach to serious stuff.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Tackling Tableau Basics 5

Chapter 1: Learning Tableau Lingo 7

Chapter 2: Venturing into Tableau Versions 25

Chapter 3: Mapping Out the Data Journey 39

Part 2: Prepping Data in Tableau 55

Chapter 4: Connecting Your Data 57

Chapter 5: Ready, Set, Data Prep: Readying Your Data for Prime Time 85

Chapter 6: Structuring Data for Liftoff 115

Part 3: Telling the Data Story in Tableau 129

Chapter 7: Touring Tableau Desktop 131

Chapter 8: Visualization Foundations in Tableau 161

Chapter 9: Analytic Practices in Action. 197

Chapter 10: Showcasing Data with Dashboards and Stories 213

Part 4: Showcasing Your Data in the Tableau Cloud 237

Chapter 11: Collaboration and Publishing with Tableau Cloud 239

Chapter 12: Administration in Tableau Cloud 257

Part 5: The Part of Tens 275

Chapter 13: Ten Tableau Must-Know Function Types 277

Chapter 14: Ten Helpful Tableau Resources 289

Index 295