# onenumber.biz > AI-optimized mirror of onenumber.biz containing 49 pages totalling 54,485 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://onenumber.biz/. Last updated: 2026-06-14T03:16:46.340Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Tableau Education and Consulting Experts](/content/site-root.html): Tableau Education and Consulting Experts. We offer a range of courses and workshops, as well as custom projects and office-hours., Tableau Education and Consulting Experts. We offer a range of courses and workshops, as well as custom projects and office-hours. (1,496 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [blog-1/index.html](/content/blog-1/index.html) (1 words) - [12 Tips for Awesome Tableau Text Tables](/content/blog-1/2024/11/18/12-tips-for-awesome-tableau-text-tables/index.html): Do you ever get asked to build text tables for stakeholders? Do you feel like you could be driving more value than providing boring black and white text in rows and columns? 🫠 Well, we ran a webinar all about text tables and how to take them to the next level. In this webinar, we'll talk you thro, Do you ever get asked to build text tables for stakeholders? Do you feel like you could be driving more value than providing boring black and white text in rows and columns? 🫠 Well, we ran a webinar all about text tables and how to take them to the next level. In this webinar, we'll talk you through 12 tips for beginners to advanced Tableau users. (334 words) - [Sep 18 How to Union Tables in Tableau Prep](/content/blog-1/2024/9/18/how-to-union-tables-in-tableau-prep/index.html): When you union tables in Tableau, you append two tables of data vertically. That means if you have two tables that are 1,000 rows each, the result of the union will be a single table that is 2,000 rows. Shared columns will align automatically, and unique columns will not. Unions provide the ability, When you union tables in Tableau, you append two tables of data vertically. That means if you have two tables that are 1,000 rows each, the result of the union will be a single table that is 2,000 rows. Shared columns will align automatically, and unique columns will not. Unions provide the ability to relate multiple tables that contain different data types of structures without worrying about granularity. Many times, fact tables that primarily consist of measures cannot be joined together because the join would lead to undesired row duplication. (344 words) - [Jan 7 Tableau Prep for Beginners](/content/blog-1/2026/01/07/tableau-prep-for-beginners/index.html): Tableau Prep is a powerful tool which allows users to clean and model data at will. It's infinitely customizable and allows for users to apply whatever transformations and alterations they deem necessary to build the data source they need for their analysis. Tableau Prep provides a compelling alter, Tableau Prep is a powerful tool which allows users to clean and model data at will. It's infinitely customizable and allows for users to apply whatever transformations and alterations they deem necessary to build the data source they need for their analysis. Tableau Prep provides a compelling alternative to writing thousands of lines of code or paying an arm-and-a-leg for a legacy software solution. There has never been a better time to add Tableau Prep to your toolkit of solutions! (458 words) - [Aug 21 Custom Date Filter for Aggregated and Non-Aggregated Measures in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2024/8/21/custom-date-filter-for-aggregated-and-non-aggregated-measures-in-tableau.html): Creating custom date filters in Tableau takes some creativity and ingenuity. They can be especially tricky when they are used to control both aggregated and non-aggregated measures. Tableau is particular about how aggregated formulas are written. If you want to create a custom date filter in Tablea, Creating custom date filters in Tableau takes some creativity and ingenuity. They can be especially tricky when they are used to control both aggregated and non-aggregated measures. Tableau is particular about how aggregated formulas are written. If you want to create a custom date filter in Tableau that controls both aggregated and non-aggregated measures but you're struggling to write the formulas without errors, check out this video for some helpful tips! (643 words) - [Oct 16 How to Build a Dashboard in Tableau Cloud](/content/blog-1/2024/10/16/how-to-build-a-dashboard-in-tableau-cloud/index.html): Do you need to build a dashboard in Tableau Cloud but you don't know where to start? We've got you covered! In this video, we cover connecting to data, building data visualizations, filtering, number formatting, worksheet formatting, Table Calculations, compiling a dashboard and publishing your wor, Do you need to build a dashboard in Tableau Cloud but you don't know where to start? We've got you covered! In this video, we cover connecting to data, building data visualizations, filtering, number formatting, worksheet formatting, Table Calculations, compiling a dashboard and publishing your work. Join us for a thorough breakdown on how to build your first dashboard in Tableau Cloud! (386 words) - [Jan 15 Overlay Custom Time Periods in a Tableau Line Graph](/content/blog-1/2025/01/15/overlay-selected-and-comparison-periods-in-a-tableau-line-graph.html): Comparing one time period to another is a common use case in Tableau. In our experience, one of the best ways to do that is to overlay one on top of the other. The question is, how do you do that dynamically for both a current and comparison period? Check out this video for one of our favorite home, Comparing one time period to another is a common use case in Tableau. In our experience, one of the best ways to do that is to overlay one on top of the other. The question is, how do you do that dynamically for both a current and comparison period? Check out this video for one of our favorite homegrown solutions where you create a custom date field and a custom value label which allows you to overlay two time periods for comparison! (402 words) - [10 Questions To Prepare for the Tableau Data Analyst Certification](/content/blog-1/2024/9/4/10-questions-to-prepare-for-the-tableau-data-analyst-certification.html): Tableau's Data Analyst Certification can be a tricky one to prep for. How will you get tested on Dashboarding? Will you have to build a dashboard? What will the Multiple Choice Questions be like? How much Tableau Prep or Cloud do you need to know? I wrote the certification a few months back and , Tableau's Data Analyst Certification can be a tricky one to prep for. How will you get tested on Dashboarding? Will you have to build a dashboard? What will the Multiple Choice Questions be like? How much Tableau Prep or Cloud do you need to know? I wrote the certification a few months back and I wanted to share some of my learnings to help you have the most successful test you can! (429 words) - [Nov 12 How to Build Dynamic Parameters in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/11/12/how-to-build-dynamic-parameters-in-tableau/index.html): Parameters in Tableau are powerful inputs which allow the user to customize visuals in a number of ways. They can change variables in a calculation, modify a filter or even move a reference line! For some parameters (like dates), it makes sense to have the value update whenever the workbook is open, Parameters in Tableau are powerful inputs which allow the user to customize visuals in a number of ways. They can change variables in a calculation, modify a filter or even move a reference line! For some parameters (like dates), it makes sense to have the value update whenever the workbook is opened. For example, you might want the parameter to default to 'This Year', 'Today' or 'Last Week'. If you have a scenario where it would be handy to have the default parameter selection update automatically, check out this video to learn how you can create dynamic parameters! (356 words) - [Jun 4 Build Custom Parameter Selection Buttons in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/06/04/how-to-build-parameter-selection-buttons-in-tableau.html): If you're looking to turn your static Tableau dashboards into interactive powerhouses, buttons are a fantastic way to do that! In today's tutorial, we're diving into one of Tableau's most underutilised secrets: using buttons to control parameters. This isn't just about making dashboards look sleek (, If you're looking to turn your static Tableau dashboards into interactive powerhouses, buttons are a fantastic way to do that! In today's tutorial, we're diving into one of Tableau's most underutilised secrets: using buttons to control parameters. This isn't just about making dashboards look sleek (though they absolutely will), it's about creating an experience so intuitive that your users will actually want to explore your data. (312 words) - [Mar 12 How to Build KPI Tiles in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/03/12/how-to-build-kpi-tiles-in-tableau/index.html): KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are essential for any dashboard, helping you track performance at a glance and make data-driven decisions faster. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to build KPIs in Tableau, from setting up calculated fields to customizing visuals that make your data stand, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are essential for any dashboard, helping you track performance at a glance and make data-driven decisions faster. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to build KPIs in Tableau, from setting up calculated fields to customizing visuals that make your data stand out. Whether you’re designing a dashboard for executives or optimizing reports for daily tracking, well-designed KPIs can bring clarity and impact. Here’s how to do that in an engaging and eye-catching way! (290 words) - [Aug 6 How to Build Dumbbell Charts in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/08/06/how-to-build-dumbbell-charts-in-tableau/index.html): Dumbbell charts are an eye-catching way of comparing two values. They can be used for detailed comparisons or simple KPIs. Dumbbell charts are are effective at displaying the relationship between two data points and highlighting the magnitude of change between them. By using a simple yet powerful vi, Dumbbell charts are an eye-catching way of comparing two values. They can be used for detailed comparisons or simple KPIs. Dumbbell charts are are effective at displaying the relationship between two data points and highlighting the magnitude of change between them. By using a simple yet powerful visual representation, dumbbell charts enable you to easily compare and contrast data points, identify trends, and uncover insights that might be hidden in traditional visualizations. (332 words) - [Oct 8 Tableau Order of Operations | Common Tips, Errors, Solutions and Use Cases](/content/blog-1/2025/10/08/tableau-order-of-operations/index.html): Do you struggle to get Tableau filters to work the way you want? Do FIXED expressions confuse you? Do you want Tableau to perform better? If you want to get the most out of Tableau, you have to understand how the Order of Operations work! Check out the recording below where we cover: Data Source, Do you struggle to get Tableau filters to work the way you want? Do FIXED expressions confuse you? Do you want Tableau to perform better? If you want to get the most out of Tableau, you have to understand how the Order of Operations work! Check out the recording below where we cover: Data Source vs. Extract Filters Why Top Filters and FIXED LOD Expressions might misbehave Context vs. Dimension Filters Using Sets as Filters Filtering on Table Calculations (359 words) - [May 21 How to Calculate Equivalent Comparison Dates in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/05/21/how-to-calculate-equivalent-comparison-dates-in-tableau.html): Do you need to use Tableau to compare values to an equivalent date from a prior year? For example, "How did sales from this Monday compare to the same Monday from last year?" This is different than comparing to the exact same date from last year since the comparison is probably 364 days (, Do you need to use Tableau to compare values to an equivalent date from a prior year? For example, "How did sales from this Monday compare to the same Monday from last year?" This is different than comparing to the exact same date from last year since the comparison is probably 364 days (52 weeks) ago. Additionally, this can be made complicated if there are any gaps in your data. For example, if your business doesn't record transactions on Saturdays, you can't simply use the LOOKUP function to go back 364 days because that would take you back too far. Additionally, if you apply a filter and "lose" days in your data set as a result, the LOOKUP approach will fail. (491 words) - [Dec 4 Tableau Dashboard URL Actions Explained](/content/blog-1/2024/12/4/tableau-url-actions-explained/index.html): How do Tableau URL Actions work? Let's dive into how they work, what they can do and some creative ways you can customize them. URL Actions in Tableau provide the ability to generate open a tab in a browser based on a user selection. There are loads of ways to set them up too. You can reference a f, How do Tableau URL Actions work? Let's dive into how they work, what they can do and some creative ways you can customize them. URL Actions in Tableau provide the ability to generate open a tab in a browser based on a user selection. There are loads of ways to set them up too. You can reference a full URL field from your data source, you can append a field to the end of a static URL slug, heck you can even generate a form email from within Tableau using fields in your data source! (331 words) - [How to Create Multi-Row Formulas in Tableau Prep (Difference From)](/content/blog-1/2025/04/23/how-to-create-multi-row-formulas-in-tableau-prep/index.html): One of the most powerful, underrated features in Tableau Prep is the Difference From or "Multi-Row Formula" function. It allows you to calculate the difference in values between rows of data. This is useful when you need to calculate the time elapsed between dates or the general difference, One of the most powerful, underrated features in Tableau Prep is the Difference From or "Multi-Row Formula" function. It allows you to calculate the difference in values between rows of data. This is useful when you need to calculate the time elapsed between dates or the general difference in values (e.g. dollars, counts, temperatures) from one row to the next. This kind of calculation is only available in Tableau Desktop with a Table Calculation which is limiting because Table Calculations can only execute against data that's present in a worksheet. Pre-calculating differences in the underlying data can be a game-changer! If you're looking to harness the power of SQL's LOOKUP/PARTITION in Tableau Prep, look no further! Check out this video for a full breakdown. (395 words) - [How to Build Hierarchies in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/09/03/how-to-build-hierarchies-in-tableau/index.html): Hierarchies are a simple Tableau tool that allows us to drill through dimension levels, from least specific to most specific. Hierarchies typically work best when our dimensional data is organized in levels, like location (State, City, Address), or person (Office, Department, Team, Individual). Ho, Hierarchies are a simple Tableau tool that allows us to drill through dimension levels, from least specific to most specific. Hierarchies typically work best when our dimensional data is organized in levels, like location (State, City, Address), or person (Office, Department, Team, Individual). However, hierarchies can be limited. The interface to find the drill-down button is not obvious to our end-users, and drilling down from level 1 to level 4 can be cumbersome. In this video, we'll not only look at how to build and use hierarchies, but work through one or two tips on how to create optimized functionality for some selective features of hierarchies, giving you a better overall end-user experience. (312 words) - [Oct 2 How to Set Up Data-Driven Alerts in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2024/10/2/how-to-set-up-data-driven-alerts-in-tableau/index.html): Want to learn how to set up alerts on Tableau Cloud/Server so that you can track certain metrics in the dashboards or sheets you're following? All you need is a dashboard published to Tableau Cloud and a measure-based axis. In this tutorial, we run through how to set up and customize data-driven al, Want to learn how to set up alerts on Tableau Cloud/Server so that you can track certain metrics in the dashboards or sheets you're following? All you need is a dashboard published to Tableau Cloud and a measure-based axis. In this tutorial, we run through how to set up and customize data-driven alerts in Tableau. Data-driven alerts can be scheduled to run at the cadence of your choosing, so it's important to choose your timeframe wisely! (282 words) - [Aug 7 Dynamic Zone Visibility with Tableau Dashboard Actions](/content/blog-1/2024/8/7/dynamic-zone-visibility-with-tableau-dashboard-actions.html): Do you want to show and hide sheets on your dashboard with only a click? Dynamic Zone Visibility lets you do exactly that. This is far more dynamic than filter actions, as we can show or hide any number of sheets and their elements from a single interaction. There are a few key steps to getting thi, Do you want to show and hide sheets on your dashboard with only a click? Dynamic Zone Visibility lets you do exactly that. This is far more dynamic than filter actions, as we can show or hide any number of sheets and their elements from a single interaction. There are a few key steps to getting this right, so follow along to see how to implement this into your dashboards too! (287 words) - [Jan 29 How to Build a Dashboard on Tableau Public](/content/blog-1/2025/01/29/how-to-build-a-dashboard-on-tableau-public/index.html): If you want to use Tableau for free and don't need to ensure your data is perfectly private, you can use Tableau Public! This free-to-use option is perfect for Tableau newbies, testers, or people working for organizations where expensive Tableau licenses just aren't possible. In this video, we'll s, If you want to use Tableau for free and don't need to ensure your data is perfectly private, you can use Tableau Public! This free-to-use option is perfect for Tableau newbies, testers, or people working for organizations where expensive Tableau licenses just aren't possible. In this video, we'll see how to build a dashboard from scratch: from connecting to data, to building worksheets, to adding actions, and finally, to publishing it. (307 words) - [Feb 12 How to Ace Your Tableau Certification](/content/blog-1/2025/02/12/ace-your-tableau-certification/index.html): Tableau’s Certifications aim at testing your theoretical and practical knowledge of Tableau through Multiple Choice Questions. The test is designed to give your CV the stamp it needs to show that you know how to use Tableau, and that you’re confident applying theory to reality. However, many peopl, Tableau’s Certifications aim at testing your theoretical and practical knowledge of Tableau through Multiple Choice Questions. The test is designed to give your CV the stamp it needs to show that you know how to use Tableau, and that you’re confident applying theory to reality. However, many people feel overwhelmed when studying for these exams. Knowing where to focus your attention when trying to study “the whole of Tableau” is a daunting task! (396 words) - [Apr 29 Tableau Basics for Power BI Users](/content/blog-1/2026/04/29/tableau-basics-for-power-bi-users/index.html): Making the jump from Power BI to Tableau can feel daunting. The interface, vocabulary and build order feels upside down. If you want guidance and someone to help translate Power BI features to Tableau, you came to the right place! Ready to build your first Tableau dashboard? Follow along! In this v, Making the jump from Power BI to Tableau can feel daunting. The interface, vocabulary and build order feels upside down. If you want guidance and someone to help translate Power BI features to Tableau, you came to the right place! Ready to build your first Tableau dashboard? Follow along! In this video we cover connecting to data, formatting, building worksheets and compiling a dashboard. (311 words) - [Apr 9 Build 3 Time-Series KPI's in Tableau From Scratch](/content/blog-1/2025/04/9/build-3-time-series-kpis-in-tableau-from-scratch/index.html): KPI's are a powerful way to draw our end-users' attention to specific key metrics. By adding in visual information in the form of bar charts, we're able to create a comparison of the current year with the previous year. While there are numerous ways to show this kind of comparison, here are three , KPI's are a powerful way to draw our end-users' attention to specific key metrics. By adding in visual information in the form of bar charts, we're able to create a comparison of the current year with the previous year. While there are numerous ways to show this kind of comparison, here are three easy and effective time-series KPI's that can add an element of visual flair to any dashboard! These bar charts are simple to create and use one or two nifty calculated fields to add the visual flair we’re looking for. (308 words) - [Jun 25 How to Make a Pop-Up Warning Message in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/06/25/how-to-make-a-pop-up-warning-message-in-tableau/index.html): Do you want a warning message to pop up in Tableau when there is no data or a user makes an invalid selection? Look no further, we've got the solution for you! We've worked with numerous clients to help them apply their own version of this method to their dashboards. Ultimately, it comes down to cr, Do you want a warning message to pop up in Tableau when there is no data or a user makes an invalid selection? Look no further, we've got the solution for you! We've worked with numerous clients to help them apply their own version of this method to their dashboards. Ultimately, it comes down to creating a warning message sheet, putting it in a vertical layout container with the worksheet it will replace when activated, and applying some logic and customizations to the warning sheet so it only shows up when you want it to. Ready to add dashboard warning messages to your Tableau toolkit? Check out this video! (352 words) - [Apr 1 How Specific Dimensions Works in Tableau Table Calculations](/content/blog-1/2026/04/01/how-specific-dimensions-works-in-tableau-table-calculations.html): In many Tableau Table Calculations, you can use the default Scope and Direction options to execute the calculation the way you want. However, that isn't always the case, especially if you have three or more dimensions in your worksheet. If you're having trouble getting a Table Calculation to execut, In many Tableau Table Calculations, you can use the default Scope and Direction options to execute the calculation the way you want. However, that isn't always the case, especially if you have three or more dimensions in your worksheet. If you're having trouble getting a Table Calculation to execute the way you want, Specific Dimensions is your lifeline! This feature allows you to have exact control over how the calculation executes. The shorthand rules for Specific Dimensions are... (399 words) - [Oct 30 Tableau FIXED LODs Not Filtering (Dimension and Context Filters)](/content/blog-1/2024/10/30/tableau-fixed-lods-not-filtering-dimension-and-context-filters.html): FIXED LODs are wonderful because they allow us to aggregate our measures at a chosen Dimension level, regardless of the level of detail of the worksheet. However, they aren't affected by Dimension Filters, because they're calculated before Dimension Filters are processed. There are various scenari, FIXED LODs are wonderful because they allow us to aggregate our measures at a chosen Dimension level, regardless of the level of detail of the worksheet. However, they aren't affected by Dimension Filters, because they're calculated before Dimension Filters are processed. There are various scenarios where we need to work around that. We'll use Context Filters to help us where we need our LODs to be filtered, and we'll take a look at an example where you might not want your LOD to be filtered by your Dimension Filters. (303 words) - [Aug 20 Power BI Basics for Tableau Users](/content/blog-1/2025/08/20/power-bi-basics-for-tableau-users/index.html): 📊 There will never be a better time to learn Power BI! If you come from a Tableau background and want to understand the core skills you need to successfully build data models and reports in Power BI, this one is for you! We cover how to transform data in Power Query, model data in Power BI, build , 📊 There will never be a better time to learn Power BI! If you come from a Tableau background and want to understand the core skills you need to successfully build data models and reports in Power BI, this one is for you! We cover how to transform data in Power Query, model data in Power BI, build and customize visuals, and how to format a report! Whether you want to prioritize your personal skills development or your organization is making the jump from Tableau to Power BI, start here to build a solid foundation for future Power BI success! (326 words) - [Mar 26 How to Build a Sales Funnel in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/03/26/how-to-build-a-sales-funnel-in-tableau/index.html): Want to learn how to build a sales funnel in Tableau? You've come to the right place! Most funnels are hard to interpret because they deal with size disproportion issues. The classic upside-down triangle visual likely isn't the best way for you to represent funnel data for your users. We've built f, Want to learn how to build a sales funnel in Tableau? You've come to the right place! Most funnels are hard to interpret because they deal with size disproportion issues. The classic upside-down triangle visual likely isn't the best way for you to represent funnel data for your users. We've built funnels for dozens of clients over the last decade and have distilled our learnings into this video! Check it out for tips on writing calculations, building a funnel visual, formatting effectively and compiling it all into a meaningful dashboard. (352 words) - [Dec 18 Tableau Table Viz Extension Explained](/content/blog-1/2024/12/18/tableau-table-viz-extension-explained/index.html): Tableau text tables are very powerful, but they're also pretty rigid, right? If you're a text table power user and you haven't checked out the Table Viz Extension, drop what you're doing! A few things you can do with this versatile extension: Create columns of varying widths Add filters to a , Tableau text tables are very powerful, but they're also pretty rigid, right? If you're a text table power user and you haven't checked out the Table Viz Extension, drop what you're doing! A few things you can do with this versatile extension: Create columns of varying widths Add filters to a single column only Dynamically color/format one column at a time Set different mark types for each column Ready to add this to your toolkit? Check out this video now! (271 words) - [12 Tips for Amazing Tableau Bar Charts](/content/blog-1/2025/07/09/12-tips-for-amazing-tableau-bar-charts/index.html): Do you feel stuck when working with bar charts? How do you take them from the standard (although a bit boring) chart we all know to something powerful, engaging, and compelling? We've put together a free webinar on our 12 top tips to taking your bar charts to the next level. We looked at things l, Do you feel stuck when working with bar charts? How do you take them from the standard (although a bit boring) chart we all know to something powerful, engaging, and compelling? We've put together a free webinar on our 12 top tips to taking your bar charts to the next level. We looked at things like: •Color-changing labels •Multi-axis bar charts •Multiple labels on a bar •Drilldowns (278 words) - [Jan 14 Custom Tableau Training for Your Team](/content/blog-1/2026/01/14/custom-tableau-training-for-your-team/index.html): While we have many out-of-the-box Tableau classes , sometimes custom training is what your team needs. Here are a few benefits of having us build and deliver customized Tableau training for your team:, While we have many out-of-the-box Tableau classes , sometimes custom training is what your team needs. Here are a few benefits of having us build and deliver customized Tableau training for your team: (331 words) - [Mar 23 Live Tableau Classes](/content/blog-1/tableau-classes-spring-2026/index.html): Need to get some Tableau training for yourself or your team? We've got you covered! Whether you want to dive deeper on Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, Calculations or Dashboarding, we've got a class for you! This spring, we’ve got 7 Tableau classes. You can check them out here !, Need to get some Tableau training for yourself or your team? We've got you covered! Whether you want to dive deeper on Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, Calculations or Dashboarding, we've got a class for you! This spring, we’ve got 7 Tableau classes. You can check them out here ! (157 words) - [Oct 29 How to Join to Tableau Published Data Sources](/content/blog-1/2025/10/29/how-to-join-to-tableau-published-data-sources/index.html): Working with Tableau Published Data Sources (PDS) can be fantastic for data governance, integrity, performance, and privacy. It can also be frustrating when trying to combine them with other data sources. A Published Data Source is a finalized version of data source - similar to a PDF. All the edi, Working with Tableau Published Data Sources (PDS) can be fantastic for data governance, integrity, performance, and privacy. It can also be frustrating when trying to combine them with other data sources. A Published Data Source is a finalized version of data source - similar to a PDF. All the editing you want to make to your data needs to happen before the PDS is completed. (303 words) - [How to Add Input Filters in Tableau Prep (Improve Performance!)](/content/blog-1/2025/07/23/how-to-add-input-filters-in-tableau-prep/index.html): One of the biggest gripes about Tableau Prep is that it isn't as fast as people want. However, most people aren't leveraging the best way to improve performance; input filters! Input filters allow you to filter the data at input ensuring that unneeded data is never loaded into and processed in Tabl, One of the biggest gripes about Tableau Prep is that it isn't as fast as people want. However, most people aren't leveraging the best way to improve performance; input filters! Input filters allow you to filter the data at input ensuring that unneeded data is never loaded into and processed in Tableau Prep. This can lead to massive performance benefits. Ready to learn how to apply input filters and numerous ways they can be configured? Check out this video! (332 words) - [May 7 Stacked Bar Chart With Multiple Label Colors in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/05/07/stacked-bar-chart-with-multiple-label-colors-in-tableau.html): Have you ever tried to manually change the label color for different segments of your stacked bar chart? It's really tricky! While Tableau has a default color which can be white, black, or white and black alternating, you can't dictate how that should be attributed, and it can't be edited individual, Have you ever tried to manually change the label color for different segments of your stacked bar chart? It's really tricky! While Tableau has a default color which can be white, black, or white and black alternating, you can't dictate how that should be attributed, and it can't be edited individually. Here's a fun workaround that lets you control every aspect of the labels in your stacked bar chart from color to size to anything else! We’ll use a dual axis chart (a Tableau workaround hero!), and a reversed axis. (299 words) - [Five Practical Uses of Tableau Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions | FIXED, INCLUDE, EXCLUDE](/content/blog-1/2025/10/1/five-practical-uses-of-tableau-level-of-detail-lod-expressions.html): Level of Detail Expressions are one of the fundamental Tableau tools that every Tableau user should have in their toolbox. However, many people struggle to conceptualize how LODs work, or in what instances to use them., Level of Detail Expressions are one of the fundamental Tableau tools that every Tableau user should have in their toolbox. However, many people struggle to conceptualize how LODs work, or in what instances to use them. (366 words) - [How to Use Regular Expressions in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/10/15/how-to-use-regular-expressions-in-tableau/index.html): Regular Expressions are a family of functions which allow you to identify patterns in text strings and perform a manipulation based on a pattern that is recognized. REGEXP_MATCH can determine if a substring is present in a larger string and REGEXP_REPLACE can replace a list of values with a predete, Regular Expressions are a family of functions which allow you to identify patterns in text strings and perform a manipulation based on a pattern that is recognized. REGEXP_MATCH can determine if a substring is present in a larger string and REGEXP_REPLACE can replace a list of values with a predetermined output. These are more powerful than standard functions like CONTAINS and REPLACE because they can handle multiple search criteria at once and the can match on patterns (e.g. ABC-123) rather than exact text matches. Ready to learn how you can harness the power of Regular Expressions in Tableau? Check out this video! (336 words) - [How to Build Beautiful Dashboards in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/09/10/5-tips-to-make-any-tableau-dashboard-beautiful/index.html): The visual look and feel of our dashboards make a huge impact to our end-users, and can increase the adoption rate of dashboards, particularly by non-technical users. We can't under-estimate the "wow-factor" of a good-looking dashboard! But how do you begin to build a good looking dashboa, The visual look and feel of our dashboards make a huge impact to our end-users, and can increase the adoption rate of dashboards, particularly by non-technical users. We can't under-estimate the "wow-factor" of a good-looking dashboard! But how do you begin to build a good looking dashboard when you're sitting with one that looks like an out-of-the-box Tableau dashboard? The answer is to craft your own design style using best practices and inspiration from others. (320 words) - [Feb 18 Tableau Parameters for Beginners](/content/blog-1/2026/02/18/tableau-parameters-for-beginners/index.html): Tableau's parameters are variables that can take the place of constants. They are the primary tool that we use when we want to add interactivity into our views, allowing our end users to interact with sliders, drop-down menus, and type in boxes to change the values in the views. Parameters can be u, Tableau's parameters are variables that can take the place of constants. They are the primary tool that we use when we want to add interactivity into our views, allowing our end users to interact with sliders, drop-down menus, and type in boxes to change the values in the views. Parameters can be used to change values in a filter, a calculation or even a reference line! In this video, we'll look at the most important things you need to know to work well with parameters. (280 words) - [Jan 28 Sub-Contract Tableau Training](/content/blog-1/2026/01/14/custom-tableau-training-for-your-team-rp3eg/index.html): While we have many out-of-the-box Tableau classes , sometimes custom training is what your team needs. Here are a few benefits of having us build and deliver customized Tableau training for your team:, While we have many out-of-the-box Tableau classes , sometimes custom training is what your team needs. Here are a few benefits of having us build and deliver customized Tableau training for your team: (343 words) - [Mar 18 Do the Impossible with Tableau Dual Axis Charts | Webinar Recording](/content/blog-1/2026/03/18/do-the-impossible-with-tableau-dual-axis-charts/index.html): Telling multiple data stories at once is difficult, but not with dual axis charts! Take your visual storytelling to the next level and tap into visual tricks that most Tableau users don’t with this week’s deep dive on dual axis charts. If you want to learn how to build arrow charts, add labels to , Telling multiple data stories at once is difficult, but not with dual axis charts! Take your visual storytelling to the next level and tap into visual tricks that most Tableau users don’t with this week’s deep dive on dual axis charts. If you want to learn how to build arrow charts, add labels to both ends of a bar chart and create fully customized bar-in-bar charts, this is for you! (291 words) - [Jan 21 Build a Dashboard for Free with Tableau Public Desktop](/content/blog-1/2026/01/21/build-a-dashboard-in-tableau-public-desktop-edition.html): Want to build professional Tableau dashboards without the expensive license? Tableau Public Desktop is a powerful, free resource that's perfect for learning and showcasing your data visualization skills. In this tutorial, I'll guide you step-by-step through creating your first dashboard from scratc, Want to build professional Tableau dashboards without the expensive license? Tableau Public Desktop is a powerful, free resource that's perfect for learning and showcasing your data visualization skills. In this tutorial, I'll guide you step-by-step through creating your first dashboard from scratch: (349 words) - [How to Increase Filter Display Font Size in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2025/09/17/how-to-increase-filter-display-font-size-in-tableau.html): Do you want to increase the display font size of a dropdown filter in Tableau? You'd think it would be as easy as increasing the font size in the formatting window, but it isn't. Increasing the font size in the formatting window only increase the title font or the font size of a list, but not the fo, Do you want to increase the display font size of a dropdown filter in Tableau? You'd think it would be as easy as increasing the font size in the formatting window, but it isn't. Increasing the font size in the formatting window only increase the title font or the font size of a list, but not the font size of a current selection in the dropdown. If you want to learn a workaround which allows you to customize the display font size (and also customize what text display when multiple or all values are selected), check out this video! (387 words) - [Mar 4 When To Use Table Calculations vs. LODs in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2026/03/04/when-to-use-table-calculations-vs-lods-in-tableau/index.html): When should you use Table Calculations and when should you use an LOD? There are differing opinions out there... When the calculation is dependent on information in your window, use a Table Calc. When it's independent, use an LOD. Unless... your workbook starts to show performance issues., When should you use Table Calculations and when should you use an LOD? There are differing opinions out there... When the calculation is dependent on information in your window, use a Table Calc. When it's independent, use an LOD. Unless... your workbook starts to show performance issues. (324 words) - [How to Build Arrow Charts in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2026/04/15/how-to-build-arrow-charts-in-tableau/index.html): Arrow charts make change visible at a glance by pairing a starting point with an endpoint connected by a directional arrow. They're ideal for showing before-and-after comparisons, tracking shifts over time, and communicating both magnitude and direction in a single mark, making them a powerful choic, Arrow charts make change visible at a glance by pairing a starting point with an endpoint connected by a directional arrow. They're ideal for showing before-and-after comparisons, tracking shifts over time, and communicating both magnitude and direction in a single mark, making them a powerful choice whenever movement is the story you need to tell. Maybe the best part about them is that they're eye-catching and fun to look at! 🎨 (271 words) - [sitemap-xml.html](/content/sitemap-xml.html) (37,272 words) - [How to Make WCAG-Compliant Tableau Dashboards](/content/blog-1/2025/12/10/how-to-make-wcag-compliant-tableau-dashboards/index.html): In 2024, the United States Department of Justice ruled that all state and local agencies need to have WCAG-compliant websites by April 2026. That also applies any embedded content (like Tableau dashboards!). If your organization is subject to this ruling, there is limited time to get ahead of thing, In 2024, the United States Department of Justice ruled that all state and local agencies need to have WCAG-compliant websites by April 2026. That also applies any embedded content (like Tableau dashboards!). If your organization is subject to this ruling, there is limited time to get ahead of things! In this week's webinar, we shared some practical suggestions we've developed while working with clients to ensure their Tableau content is WCAG-compliant ahead of the April deadline. (333 words) - [How to Add Multiple Totals to a Table in Tableau](/content/blog-1/2026/02/04/how-to-add-multiple-totals-to-a-table-in-tableau/index.html): Do you want to add multiple totals to the bottom of a worksheet in Tableau? Maybe it would be useful for your user to see both a sum and average of the values in your sheet, but Tableau won't comply. Unfortunately, Tableau doesn't offer the ability to add multiple totals to a table out of the box, , Do you want to add multiple totals to the bottom of a worksheet in Tableau? Maybe it would be useful for your user to see both a sum and average of the values in your sheet, but Tableau won't comply. Unfortunately, Tableau doesn't offer the ability to add multiple totals to a table out of the box, but with a little creativity, we can get there! Some key ingredients include, Level of Detail Expressions, a unique worksheet for each total and some dashboard formatting. Ready to learn how to add multiple totals to a text table in Tableau? Check out this video! (348 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/content/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/robots.txt): Crawler directives