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Tableau Certified Data Analyst Certification Guide

By : Mr. Harry Cooney, Mr. Daisy Jones
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Tableau Certified Data Analyst Certification Guide

By: Mr. Harry Cooney, Mr. Daisy Jones

Overview of this book

The Tableau Certified Data Analyst certification validates the essential skills needed to explore, analyze, and present data, propelling your career in data analytics. Whether you're a seasoned Tableau user or just starting out, this comprehensive resource is your roadmap to mastering Tableau and achieving certification success. The book begins by exploring the fundamentals of data analysis, from connecting to various data sources to transforming and cleaning data for meaningful insights. With practical exercises and realistic mock exams, you'll gain hands-on experience that reinforces your understanding of Tableau concepts and prepares you for the challenges of the certification exam. As you progress, expert guidance and clear explanations make it easy to navigate complex topics as each chapter builds upon the last, providing a seamless learning experience—from creating impactful visualizations to managing content on Tableau Cloud. Written by a team of experts, this Tableau book not only helps you pass the certification exam but also equips you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in your career. It is an indispensable resource for unlocking the full potential of Tableau.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)

Layout Options

When it comes to creating dashboards, there are a variety of options for how to lay them out. Dashboards consist of various objects such as charts and the methodology for how these are placed on the canvas can be configured. The size of the canvas can also be configured as well as the size of objects and the padding or whitespace around each object.

Dashboard Sizing/Device Layouts

When it comes to the size of the dashboard canvas, there are multiple options. The options can be accessed via the dashboard pane under the size heading. From here, the canvas size can be set to automatic, which means it will automatically fill the screen of the user’s device. Alternatively, a range can be set that fixes the automatic sizing between a minimum and maximum pixel height and width. The final option is to fix a dashboard at a specific size in terms of pixel width and pixel height. There are some presets for the user to pick from if a fixed size is selected, such as...