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CHAPTER2

Tables

Tables are everywhere on business intelligence dashboards and form the foundation of most BI systems. Because they are the most common and pervasive visualization, it’s critically important to design them properly. Formatting, spacing, data selection, table size, table type (standard or pivot), interactivity, and more contribute to the ability for tables to function effectively. In other words, there is a lot that goes into effective table design.

Understanding Table Design

Understanding table design is fundamental to dashboard design and the visual presentation of data. Tables show data organized for the lookup of specific or ...

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