Turn Data into Touching Insights with Tableau Text Tables
Tableau Text Tables, also known as cross-tabs or pivot tables, are a type of table that is used to display data in a compact and easily readable format. The table is organized into rows and columns, with one dimension used for the rows and another dimension used for the columns. The intersection of each row and column is used to display the data.
Text tables in Tableau can be created by dragging a dimension to the Rows or Columns shelf and then dragging a measure to the Text shelf. The measure will be displayed as the text of the table.
Some of the key features of Tableau text tables include:
- They can be used to display data in a compact and easily readable format.
- They can be used to display data by categories or groups.
- They can be used to display data in a summarized or detailed format.
- They can be used to display data in a tabular or matrix format.
- They can be used to display data in a stacked or side-by-side format.
In Tableau, a text table is a type of chart that displays data in a grid format, with rows and columns representing different dimensions and measures. Text tables are useful for displaying large amounts of data in a compact and easy-to-read format.
To create a text table in Tableau, follow these steps:
- Drag a dimension to the “Columns” shelf and a measure to the “Rows” shelf.
- Right-click on the measure in the “Rows” shelf and select “Text Table” from the context menu.
You can customize the appearance of the text table by right-clicking on the chart and selecting “Format.” From here, you can change the color scheme, font, and other visual properties of the table.
Text tables are often used to display data that does not lend itself well to other chart types, such as data with a large number of categories or data that needs to be displayed in a detailed and precise way. They can be useful for presenting large amounts of data in a clear and concise format, and for allowing users to easily compare and contrast different values.