Tips for Creating Custom Color Palettes for Visual Analytics
When thinking about how we can tell a story through data, we often view the element of color as a…
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3 Ways to Make Spectacular Sparklines in Tableau
Minimalist chart types are a great addition to most dashboards because they can add value without overcrowding your view or…
The Definitive Guide to the Analytics Pane in Tableau
Adding statistics to visual analytics can be an extremely powerful way to give our audience more insight into the data…
How to Do Button Swapping with Parameters in Tableau
One of the best ways to take a dashboard to the next level is to incorporate interactivity beyond what’s available…
Advanced Analytics in Tableau Series: One-Way ANOVA Tests
This is the fifth post in a series on statistical analysis in Tableau. For other applications, see How to Analyze…
3 Innovative Ways to Use Figma in Your Visual Analytics Projects
What does design software have to do with visual analytics software like Tableau? At Playfair Data, we approach our visual…
How to Dynamically Switch Data Sources Using Tableau Parameters
As an analyst, dashboard engineer, or even data engineer, we are generating more and more data that needs to be…
How to Make an Expanding Donut Chart in Tableau
Did you know that pie charts have been around for over 220 years?! They first appeared in 1801 in William…
3 Ways to Normalize Data in Tableau
While performing data analysis, you might find yourself needing to transform your data to further unlock some insight. One way…
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