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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)

Sheet Swapping

In Tableau, you can show a sheet on a dashboard only when that sheet is selected in a parameter. This functionality allows end users to flip between multiple views and can often be useful when there is not enough space to show all analysis on a single page or when an insight can be shown in multiple different ways.

To create a sheet swapper on a Tableau dashboard, a string parameter must first be created with the values set as the name of the sheets to be swapped in and out. An All or similar value can also be included to allow for the possibility of showing multiple sheets at once. Once the parameter has been created it needs to be referenced in a calculated field so that the string value is returned as a field that can be filtered on. This can be done by simply creating a calculated field and typing the parameter name in the configuration.

To apply the sheet swapper filter to the relevant sheets the calculated field that references the parameter needs to be placed...