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Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2

Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2

By : Tristan Guillevin
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Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2

Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2

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By: Tristan Guillevin

Overview of this book

Tableau is one of the leading data visualization tools and is regularly updated with new functionalities and features. The latest release, Tableau 2019.2, promises new and advanced features related to visual analytics, reporting, dashboarding, and a host of other data visualization aspects. Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2 will get you up to speed with these additional functionalities. The book starts by highlighting the new functionalities of Tableau 2019.2, providing concrete examples of how to use them. However, if you're new to Tableau, you won't have to worry as the book also covers the major aspects of Tableau with relevant examples. You'll learn how to connect to data, build a data source, visualize your data, build a dashboard, and even share data online. In the concluding chapters, you'll delve into advanced techniques such as creating a cross-database join and data blending. By the end of this book, you will be able to use Tableau effectively to create quick, cost-effective, and business-efficient Business Intelligence (BI) solutions.
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Index

The Mark type

The menu, highlighted in the following screenshot, allows you to choose the Mark type:

By default, the Mark type is set to Automatic. This means that Tableau chooses the best visualization based on the fields (that is, which data types you use and where).

Of course, you can change the Mark type and use any type you want. For example, if you put Order Date in Columns and Profit in Rows, Tableau displays a Line chart because it's the best way to visualize an evolution. However, by using the Marks shelf, you can select the one you prefer (for example, a bar chart, an area chart, or whatever you think is best).

Let's explore what you can build with the different Mark type. For almost every type, there is an example that you can reproduce with Sample - Superstore.

Note

You can also download the Mark Types ZIP file from my website (https://tableau2019.ladataviz.com) in Chapter 6, Design Insightful Visualizations section, or click on this direct link: http://ladataviz.com/wp...

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