Parallel sets are a visually striking way to represent flows and relationships between categories, offering deeper insights into complex data distributions. In this blog, we’ll guide you step by step on how to create a parallel set visualization in Tableau using the Sample Superstore dataset.

Table calculations in Tableau are powerful tools that allow you to perform computations directly on the aggregated results in your visualization. Unlike calculated fields (which operate at the data source level), table calculations depend on the structure of your table or pane, making them ideal for dynamic, context-aware metrics. In this guide, we’ll break down compute using options, advanced settings like addressing and partitioning, and demonstrate practical examples using Tableau’s Superstore dataset.

Hex maps or Tile grip maps are a visually appealing alternative to traditional geographic maps. They arrange regions or states into a grid of hexagons, standardizing their size and shape while maintaining their relative positioning. This approach eliminates distortion caused by geographic size differences and focuses on comparative analysis.

Tilted bar charts, with their unique slanted orientation, offer a fresh perspective for visualizing comparative data. These charts can help your dashboards stand out while providing insightful visual analysis. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through creating a tilted bar chart in Tableau using the Sample Superstore dataset.

Lollipop charts are a fun and visually engaging way to display data. They combine the simplicity of a bar chart with the precision of a scatter plot, making it easy to highlight specific data points. In this tutorial, we’ll create a lollipop chart in Tableau using the Superstore dataset to showcase sales performance across categories.

Unit progress bar charts are a fantastic way to represent progress toward a goal, breaking the visualization into smaller units to highlight individual contributions. These charts are both visually appealing and effective for storytelling. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of creating a unit progress bar chart in Tableau using the Superstore dataset.

Diverging bar charts, also known as “bikini charts,” are a fantastic way to compare two opposing metrics or categories. Unlike traditional side-by-side bar charts, diverging bar charts place the bars opposite each other with a shared Y-axis in the middle, making comparisons intuitive and visually striking.

Dumbbell charts are a fantastic visualization tool for comparing two data points across categories while emphasizing the difference between them. Often used to show progress or change over time, these charts highlight how values diverge or converge for each category. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to create a dumbbell chart in Tableau using the Superstore dataset.