Applying filters
If you want to reduce the amount of data available for visualizations or restrict the data for a particular field value, applying filters is a very good solution. This recipe will provide a basic overview of filters, and later in the book you'll see some other uses of filters.
Getting ready
We will use the sample superstore sales saved data source for this exercise. Open a new worksheet and connect to the Sample – Superstore Sales (Excel) data source.
How to do it...
Once the sample file is loaded on the worksheet, perform the following steps to explore the Filters feature in Tableau:
- Drag-and-drop Sub-category from Dimensions into the Rows shelf.
- Then drag-and-drop Profit from Measures into the Text Marks box. You can also right-click ...
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