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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)

Applying Color, Font, Shapes, and Styling

Color, font, shapes, and styling can transform a plain report into a visually appealing dashboard that tells a story about the data presented. This section will delve into each part to explain how they impact a visual and how to apply them to dashboards.

Color

Color can be used to add interest to a report and highlight key indicators to draw a user’s eye to the story being told. Colors can be applied in two ways – with categorical and quantitative palettes.

Categorical palettes apply to discrete (typically multi-dimensional) fields in data. This will assign distinct colors to fields that have no particular order, and they can be used throughout the report. The colors can be changed on the Marks card drop-down menu or the legend drop-down menu.

Users can then select the field and choose the color they want to assign to that field.

Figure 7.1: An example of a categorical palette

Figure 7.1: An example of a categorical palette

Quantitative...