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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.
List 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
About the author
Jack Hyman is an enterprise technology expert who specializes in consulting with large businesses on how to get the most out of their platforms. He is author of
Microsoft Power BI For Dummies and author of
Microsoft Azure For Dummies, 2nd Edition.
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.
