3 ways to use parameters to filter your data in Tableau
Less is more. As data analysts we don't want to see tables with dozens of columns and millions of rows! We just want to see a visual summary. But...
How to set up a Tableau Change Parameter Action with a Calculations
Tableau Change Parameter Action with Calculation In Tableau, you can set a parameter by selecting a value in your dashboard. This is a very nice feature, because it can...
Tableau How to: Dynamic Number Format with Parameters
Background When using a parameter control to change a measure in a chart, did you ever wonder how to also change the number format accordingly as well? With a...
Adjusting time units with a parameter -2
In Tableau, you can use Datepart to manually adjust the granularity or detail level of time, but you can also use Datepart and a parameter to refine or zoom in. This...
Adjusting time units with a parameter - 1
In Tableau, you can use Datepart to manually adjust the granularity or detail level of time, but you can also use Datepart and a parameter to refine or zoom in. What is the ...
Adjusting time units with a parameter - 3
In Tableau, you can use Datepart to manually adjust the granularity or detail level of time, but you can also use Datepart and a parameter to refine or zoom in. This...
Sorting with a parameter (in Tableau)
Tableau has a built-in sorting functionality that is often very useful. The sorting functionality appears when we hover the mouse over the title of a column: Still, sometimes the...
Dynamic grouping with parameter
This case too stems from a question that came in to our support desk. How do you compare one person or category against the rest, and more importantly, how do you make sure...
Parameter actions II - Date fields
If you want to make your dashboards in Tableau interactive and allow the user to choose and select data, you soon come to parameters. In Part 1...