Ask Data (2019.1)

Ask Data is the first view that opens when you click on a data source. It's a new tool to query any data sources using the English language. With this new feature, Tableau Server becomes more and more easy to use for everyone. But how does it work, exactly?

On the left, you'll find something similar to the Data pane in Tableau Desktop, and in the middle, a simple search bar with some suggestions. The following is an example of Ask Data when using the Sample – Superstore data source:

Ask Data (2019.1)

All you have to do is ask. Write something in the search bar and a new browser tab will automatically open with the result of what you asked for. For ...

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