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Alternative-to-Marimekko-chart

Alternative to Marimekko Chart

September 4, 2023

A Marimekko Chart is a special type of diagram that uses columns and bars to represent the percentage distribution of data in different categories. The columns have widths proportional to the percentages of each category, while the bars have heights […]

Extend axis in Tableau

Extend axis in Tableau

August 1, 2023

Extending axes in Tableau plays a crucial role in data visualization and analysis. By extending axes, you can effectively control the range and scale of data displayed on the visualizations. This capability allows you to focus on specific data points […]

How to create an interactive view that separates 2 dynamic groups

July 5, 2023

If you collect large sets of data that you want to visualize, you might find that limiting the amount of information displayed to an important subset of records helps you work with and answer questions about the data more effectively.  […]

How to display subtotals as percentages

June 8, 2023

Even though table visualizations are not the best way to understand our data and obtain actionable insights, sometimes we need a bit of detail in our lives, so let’s see how we can make the best of it. Today we’re […]

Marimekko Chart

How to create a Marimekko Chart

March 14, 2023

A Marimekko or Mekko chart is a type of chart that works such as a stacked bar plus a tree map, or for a better understanding, a stacked bar horizontally and vertically. The usability is that it will give us […]

Filter Source Sheet

How to create a filter source sheet on action in Tableau

February 8, 2023

Filter actions send information between worksheets. Typically, a filter action sends information from a selected mark to another sheet showing related information. Behind the scenes, filter actions send data values from the relevant source fields as filters to the target […]

How to highlight a table in Tableau with icons and shapes

January 13, 2023

When creating dashboards, visual elements don’t have to be limited to the data visualizations alone, they can also extend to other components to help the user process and understand the information faster. An effective way to do that is to […]

What is Data Visualization?

January 10, 2023

Data visualization is great for communicating with different types of people from various organizations and industries. As the world becomes more data-driven, it is essential for us to be able to tell our stories with data and understand others too. […]

What is Big Data and Why it Matters?

November 8, 2022

For some of us, data science is defined as a passion. For others, it represents the means through which they can attain a better understanding of their industry and act in accordance with the brand-new, more complex big picture.

Motion Chart

How to create a Motion Chart in Tableau

August 19, 2022

A Motion Chart shows the animated progress of our data over time, it is like a line chart with the additional usefulness of seeing how the specific measure chosen evolves through time.

Origin - Destination Map

How to create an Origin – Destination Map

August 16, 2022

You can create maps in Tableau Desktop that show paths between origins and destinations. These types of maps are called spider maps, or origin-destination maps.

DataFest 2022

DataFest 2022

July 22, 2022

DataFest 2022 took place on July 6 in Bucharest. We met data leaders, we shared novelties from the world of #data, and we found practical data analytics solutions for diverse #data challenges.

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Tableau Cinema 2022

July 18, 2022

On May 25 we organized together with our partners from Tableau Software the biggest #DATA event of the year in Romania, Tableau Cinema 2022.

Dimensions vs. Measures & Continuous vs. Discrete

April 28, 2022

About the roles and types of data fields This article contains a video tutorial and written steps about Dimensions vs. Measures & Continuous vs. Discrete in Tableau, how to build specific types of charts and how to use them in […]

Stacked bars on grand totals in Tableau

How to create Stacked Bars on Grand Totals in Tableau

April 7, 2022

Here is our weekly Tableau Software #skillpill article. This article contains a video tutorial and written steps about data visualisation in Tableau, how to build specific types of charts and how to use them in your day to day reporting […]

Filter Actions

How to display multiple insights on a dashboard in #Tableau

March 29, 2022

Using filter actions shows you how to display multiple insights on a dashboard from Tableau. Filter actions send data values from fields to target the sheet. For example, if you want to see the price of cars in Romania, with […]

Data Trends Report 2022

Data Trends Report 2022 by Tableau

March 17, 2022

Read the Data Trends Report 2022 by Tableau to discover the data trends expected to influence this year the most.

Overlapping Bar

How to create Overlapping Bars and a Line

March 10, 2022

What may take you a couple of hours in Excel can be done in less than 2 minutes in Tableau. Learn how to create Overlapping Bars and a Line.  This is a method to visualize an Over Lapping Bar and […]

Buffer Zoom

How to create a Buffer Zoom in a Tableau Map

March 3, 2022

A custom way to zoom in on your data using geospatial data and Tableau’s geospatial functions together with actions and parameters.

Filtering and highlighting

How to filter and highlight days with a Calendar View

February 17, 2022

This is a custom way to filter and highlight a day or multiple days from the same month, using a calendar view in dashboard.

Pagination

How to create a Pagination in Tableau

February 9, 2022

Pagination in Tableau helps the end-user to see the values ​​presented in a chart much easier, whenever there is a field in the data source.

Likert Scale Diverging Bar

Creating a Likert Scale Diverging Bar in Tableau

February 2, 2022

This chart type is useful because it shows a rating ordered in sequences, and the marks are orientated in opposite directions.

How to create Sets from Custom Dates

January 27, 2022

Today we will show you how to create sets from these Custom Dates, a useful method that allows time comparison flexibility for different KPIs.

How to disable default highlighting in Tableau

January 20, 2022

learn how to disable default highlighting in Tableau because when a mark is selected, that mark will be highlighted and all the other marks will be greyed out.

Jittering technique

The jittering technique in Tableau

January 10, 2022

The jittering technique helps you scatter your data points, so they aren’t plotted directly on top of each other.

parallel coordinates

How to create a parallel coordinates plot

November 22, 2021

A parallel coordinates plot is suitable for individual data points comparison across multiple measures.

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Create collapsible filters in your Tableau Dashboard

November 9, 2021

Collapsible Filters are useful when dealing with limited space for your dashboards, such as mobile devices and blogs.

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How to create a toggle button in Tableau

November 2, 2021

Learning how to create a toggle button in Tableau is very useful when you want to make a filter between data points, switch from data visualisation to another…

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How to show and hide underlying data points of a selected mark

October 25, 2021

When creating dashboards in #Tableau it is helpful to view the underlying data to better understand its shape.

How to expand a Scatter Plot

How to expand a Scatter Plot

October 15, 2021

Today learn how to expand a scatter plot, the type of graphic that is used to observe the relationships between various numerical values.

How to create a What-If analysis in Tableau

September 27, 2021

Discover what can powerful parameters do for your data visualization and at the same time learn how to create a What-If analysis in Tableau.

Behind the scenes of filming the Case Study with OTP Bank Romania

September 21, 2021

This is a “behind the scenes” article about how OTP Bank Romania implemented Tableau Software in their entire organization – a success story for both sides: OTP Bank Romania, as well as for btProvider.

Enhance a table series using bar and plot features

Enhance a table series using bar and plot features

September 17, 2021

The bar charts are ideal for comparing data between categories, whilst scatter plots are useful for visualising relationships between numerical variables.

How to create a Scrolling Bar Chart Animation

September 10, 2021

Animations in Tableau are available starting with the Tableau 2021.1
Try a new Tableau challenge, more precisely, follow all the steps about how to create a Scrolling Bar Chart Animation.

How to swap charts in Tableau using buttons

How to swap charts in Tableau using buttons

September 3, 2021

With the parameter action, you can easily swap charts in Tableau using buttons to visualize KPIs in multiple ways.

How to create Three Map Layers in Tableau

August 30, 2021

A map that shows the layers, each at a different level of granularity, with three separate measures and using different encodings, is a unique Tableau feature.

OTP implemets Tableau

OTP Bank Romania implemented Tableau to improve customer experience during and after the pandemic

August 30, 2021

OTP Bank Romania improved the digital transformation processes and embedded in the concept of big data manipulation by using Tableau software, which provided them with a real-time, dynamic self-service visual analytics platform.

How to Customize Totals to Show Different Values Than Table

How to Customize Totals to Show Different Values Than Table

August 20, 2021

Today prepare for the next tutorial signed btProvider, where we will teach you how to customize totals to show different values than the main table of the view. For this, you can use the function SIZE () to differentiate between different parts of the view in a calculation.

How to filter the VIEW without filtering the UNDERLYING DATA

How to filter the View without filtering the Underlying Data

August 13, 2021

Underlying data refers to the big amounts of data, connections, fields, and tables. It can contain the name and information about data sources, including full data.

How to have more performant views in Tableau with Context Filters

More performant views in Tableau with Context Filters

August 6, 2021

Do you want to see context filters in action? You may create a context filter to improve performance or to create a dependent numerical or top N Filter.

Predictive Modeling Functions in Tableau

Predictive Modeling Functions in Tableau

July 30, 2021

Our today’s skill pill video is about Predictive Modeling Functions in time series visualisations. They can help you quickly generate predictions using table calculations.

Learn to create a difference from the summary average

July 23, 2021

In this new article and skill pill video, we will learn how to create a difference from the summary average using a calculated field.

Filter Reset Button in Tableau - btProvider

How to add a Filter reset button in Tableau – Skill Pill Video

July 16, 2021

As data enthusiasts our goal is to help any user, regardless of their experience working with data. Today learn how to add a filter reset button in a Tableau dashboard.

UpSet-Chart

How to easily build an UpSet Chart in Tableau

July 9, 2021

The UpSet Chart is best used to build plots with more than 3 categories. It can provide more details in a smaller space and is easy to read and build.

Add sparklines in Tableau

Add sparklines in Tableau, just another way to Enhance Tables

July 2, 2021

Sparklines can be used to show monthly patterns and highlight the minimum and maximum value of a measure.

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Check now the latest version of Tableau 2021.2

July 1, 2021

Summer comes with a fresh, new version of Tableau, 2021.2, and we just can’t wait to discover, test it and implement it. It brings the opportunity for both technical and non-technical users to seek answers in their data with more confidence.

Bar Charts Totals in a Table

Bar Charts Totals in a Table

June 25, 2021

Use Bar Charts Totals in a Table when you want your data to stand out and compare more results. Whether you are a beginner user of Tableau or an experienced one, follow the steps to create them.

How to create Negative Space Bar Charts with an image

How to create Negative Space Bar Charts with an image

June 18, 2021

Negative Space Bar Charts are perfect to use when you want to add some color to your dashboards or create an impressive cover for a presentation.

How to create a Sunburst Graph in Tableau

June 11, 2021

Data will always have a story to tell, that’s why it is essential to understand its unique language and use the right tool. Learn how to create a Sunburst Graph in Tableau.

How to create a Tableau Bump Chart with a background

How to create a Tableau Bump Chart with a background

June 4, 2021

If rankings are your top priority right now and you need to communicate the changes between them, then creating a Bump Chart is the best solution.

Bar Chart & Candlestick Chart

Bar Chart & Candlestick Chart, a successful and useful combination

May 28, 2021

Do you need a possibility to visualize parameters from different years and to compare their evolution? A quick solution, but also creative and easy to execute is to make a combination between a Bar Chart and Candlestick Chart.