Introduction This week we are focusing on one of the newest features in Tableau 2023.1, Dynamic Axis Titles. This is something we have all been waiting for and it’s such an easy thing to do now. But obviously it’s not going to be as simple as that, it also contains small multiples! Have fun! Click […]
#WOW2023 Week 13: Can you use dynamic axis titles? Read More »
Introduction A few weeks ago I saw this Twitter poll (and the ensuing discussion) about Team Tiled vs Team Floating and I noted that I am neither. Rather, I am Team Container. Using Containers in dashboards makes positioning and sizing everything in your dashboard a piece of cake, once you have mastered how they work.
#WOW2023 | Week 12 | Can you build a dashboard using containers? Read More »
Introduction This week’s challenge is focused on interactivity, and was born out of a client requirement to compare store locations via selections from a map. I’ve naturally adapted it to use our favourite Superstore dataset. The core requirement is to be able to make a selection on the map and see how sales compare to
#WOW2023 | Week 11 | Can You Compare State Sales? Read More »
One of the less often used features of Tableau is device designer. While it may not be needed all the time, when the need does arise its good to have the practice under your belt
#WOW2023 week 10: Let’s practice Device Designer Read More »
Introduction This week’s challenge was inspired by a question from a client. In truth, I was not able to solve the problem for them upfront. This challenge would not exist were it not for an article in the Tableau Community that explains how to achieve the desired outcome – thanks to whoever wrote this up!
#WOW2023 | Week 9 | A tricky filter Read More »
Introduction The theme for February 2023 has been alternatives. This week I present an alternative (and trust me, there are many other alternatives) to my least favorite chart: the side-by-side bar chart. The reason this chart is so difficult for me is because it takes up a lot of space and when I am doing
2023 Week 8: Can you build a comet chart as an alternative to a side-by-side bar chart? Read More »
NPS Survey data can be tricky to wrangle and work with. Check out this week’s Tableau #WorkoutWednesday and see if you can do it!
#WOW2023 Week 7: Can you create a Jittered Bar Chart? Read More »
Introduction As Donna mentioned last week, this month we’re focusing on alternative chart types. This jitterplot is a fun one inspired by one of Steve Wexler‘s charts in The Big Book of Dashboards. I like jitterplots because they allow you to easily see how an individual compares to the rest of the group via distribution,
#WOW2023 | Week 6 | Can you create a normalized jitterplot? Read More »
Introduction Hi everybody. It’s now my turn to set my first challenge as part of the official #WOW crew – eeek!. For those of you who don’t know me, I’ve been completing these challenges since the program was launched in 2017, and I blog solution guides on my personal blog at https://donnacoles.home.blog/. I’ve been approached
#WOW2023 | Week 5 | Can you build a funnel chart? Read More »
NPS Survey data can be tricky to wrangle and work with. Check out this week’s Tableau #WorkoutWednesday and see if you can do it!
#WOW2023 | Week 4: Can you visualize survey data? Read More »
