What is a Dashboard?

A dashboard in Tableau is a collection of different visualizations (charts, graphs, maps) that you can arrange on a single screen. It helps you see all your key information at a glance.

Creating a Dashboard

• Open a New Dashboard:Click on the Dashboard tab at the bottom of Tableau.

• Add Visualizations:Drag and drop existing worksheets onto the dashboard.

• Arrange and Resize:Arrange the visualizations and resize them as needed.

• Add Interactive Elements:Use filters, parameters, and actions to make your dashboard interactive.

Interactive Elements

• Filters:Allow users to filter data on the dashboard. Drag a field to the Filters shelf and show the filter control on the dashboard.

• Parameters:Provide users with options to change views dynamically. Create a parameter and use it in calculations or filters.

• Actions:Enable interactions between different visualizations. Set up actions to highlight, filter, or navigate based on user clicks.

Example

Suppose you have created several visualizations for sales data by region, product, and time. You can combine these visualizations into a single dashboard and add filters for region and product to allow users to explore the data interactively.

Activity

Create a new dashboard. Add at least two visualizations to the dashboard. Add filters and actions to make the dashboard interactive.

Quiz