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

Discover how visualization turns data into actionTableau 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 sharingThis is the perfect Dummies software guide for business professionals who need to better derive value from that all-important data.

Introduction 1Part 1: Tackling Tableau Basics 5Chapter 1: Learning Tableau Lingo 7Chapter 2: Venturing into Tableau Versions 25Chapter 3: Mapping Out the Data Journey 39Part 2: Prepping Data in Tableau 55Chapter 4: Connecting Your Data 57Chapter 5: Ready, Set, Data Prep: Readying Your Data for Prime Time 85Chapter 6: Structuring Data for Liftoff 115Part 3: Telling the Data Story in Tableau 129Chapter 7: Touring Tableau Desktop 131Chapter 8: Visualization Foundations in Tableau 161Chapter 9: Analytic Practices in Action. 197Chapter 10: Showcasing Data with Dashboards and Stories 213Part 4: Showcasing Your Data in the Tableau Cloud 237Chapter 11: Collaboration and Publishing with Tableau Cloud 239Chapter 12: Administration in Tableau Cloud 257Part 5: The Part of Tens 275Chapter 13: Ten Tableau Must-Know Function Types 277Chapter 14: Ten Helpful Tableau Resources 289Index 295