Bar charts
Bar charts visually represent data in a way that makes the comparing of values across different categories easy. The length of the bar is the primary means by which you will visually understand the data. You may also incorporate color, size, stacking, and order to communicate additional attributes and values.
Creating bar charts in Tableau is very easy. Simply drag and drop the measure you want to see onto either the Rows or Columns shelf and the dimension that defines the categories onto the opposing Rows or Columns shelf.
As an analyst for Superstore, you are ready to begin a discovery process focused on sales (especially the dollar value of sales). As you follow the examples, work your way through the sheets in the Chapter 01 ...
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