How do I install tableau public & explore interface?

## Download and Setup 1. Visit [Tableau Public](https://www.tableau.com/products/public) and download the free version for your OS (Windows/Mac). 2. Install and create a free Tableau account if prompted. 3. Open Tableau Public, explore the Start page: Connections, Sheets, Dashboards. ## Familiarize Yourself - Watch official 'Getting Started' videos (20 min total) at [Tableau Training](https://www.tableau.com/learn/training). - Use built-in Sample - Superstore dataset (under Saved Data Sources). **Pro Tip:** Practice navigating Data pane, Rows/Columns shelves, Marks card.

How do I connect data & build basic visualizations?

## Follow Official Tutorial Steps 1-2 1. Connect to Sample - Superstore (Connect > Saved Data Sources > Samples > Superstore). 2. Drag [Sales] to Columns, [Profit] to Rows → creates scatter plot. 3. Drag [Region] to Color → segments data. 4. Experiment: Bar chart (CNT([Order ID]) to Columns, [Sub-Category] to Rows). ## Key Concepts - **Dimensions vs Measures**: Blue (discrete), Green (continuous). - Drag-drop builds instant views. **Practice:** Create 3 charts: Sales by Region (bar), Profit by Category (pie), Map of Sales.

How do I refine views: filters, sorts & geography?

## Tutorial Steps 3-4 1. **Filters:** Drag [Segment] to Filters → show only Consumer. 2. **Sort:** Right-click axis > Sort > Descending by Profit. 3. **Maps:** Drag [State] to Detail on map view → auto-generates filled map. Add [Sales] to Color. 4. **Groups/Hierarchies:** Right-click [Sub-Category] > Group top 5. ## Hands-On - Create Top 10 Sub-Categories by Sales (use Top filter). - Build geographic Profit Ratio map by State.

How do I master calculations & advanced charts?

## Intro to Calculations (Official Video 3 min) 1. **Calculated Field:** Analysis > Create Calculated Field: `Profit Ratio = [Profit]/[Sales]`. 2. Drag to Color on sales map. 3. **Table Calcs:** Quick Table Calc > Percent of Total on sales bar. 4. Build Area Chart: [Order Date] to Columns (continuous), [Sales] to Rows. ## Practice - LOD Expression: `{FIXED [Region] : AVG([Profit])}` for regional avg. - Charts: Dual-axis bar/line for Sales vs Profit trend.

How do I build dashboards, stories & publish?

## Tutorial Steps 6-8 1. **Dashboard:** New Dashboard > drag 3 sheets (bar, map, KPI table). 2. Size to Automatic, add layout: Horizontal/Vertical containers. 3. **Actions:** Dashboard > Actions > Filter on click. 4. **Story:** New Story > add dashboard points, captions. 5. **Publish:** Server > Tableau Public > Save to profile. ## Final Project Combine into sales story; publish publicly.

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Download and Setup

Visit Tableau Public and download the free version for your OS (Windows/Mac).
Install and create a free Tableau account if prompted.
Open Tableau Public, explore the Start page: Connections, Sheets, Dashboards.

Familiarize Yourself

Watch official 'Getting Started' videos (20 min total) at Tableau Training.
Use built-in Sample - Superstore dataset (under Saved Data Sources).

Pro Tip: Practice navigating Data pane, Rows/Columns shelves, Marks card.

Why this step matters:

-Builds confidence in the core workspace for efficient viz creation
-Enables immediate hands-on practice without cost barriers

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Tableau Public, Web Browser, Sample Superstore Dataset

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Definition of Done

•Successfully installed and launched Tableau Public
•Identified key interface elements: Data pane, Shelves, Marks card
•Explored Sample - Superstore data source

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Skipping installation verification on supported OS

→Check system requirements on download page; use VirtualBox if needed

❌ Overwhelmed by blank canvas

→Start with official Getting Started videos for guided tour

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