How to create first report in Tableau

To create your first report in Tableau, follow these steps:

1. Download and install Tableau Desktop.
2. Create a new workbook.
3. Connect to your data source.
4. Drag and drop dimensions and measures onto the canvas.
5. Select a chart type.
6. Format your chart.
7. Save your report.

Here is a more detailed explanation of each step:

1. Download and install Tableau Desktop. You can download Tableau Desktop from the Tableau website.
2. Create a new workbook. Once you have installed Tableau Desktop, you can create a new workbook by clicking on the “New Workbook” button.
3. Connect to your data source. Tableau supports a variety of data sources, including Excel, CSV files, and databases. To connect to your data source, click on the “Data” tab and select “Connect to Data.”
4. Drag and drop dimensions and measures onto the canvas. Dimensions are the categories of your data, such as product, region, or date. Measures are the quantitative values of your data, such as sales, profit, or customer satisfaction. To drag and drop dimensions and measures onto the canvas, simply click on the dimension or measure in the Data pane and drag it onto the canvas.
5. Select a chart type. Tableau provides a variety of chart types, including bar charts, line charts, pie charts, and scatter plots. To select a chart type, click on the “Marks” button and select the chart type that you want to use.
6. Format your chart. You can format your chart to match your branding or to make it more visually appealing. Tableau provides a variety of formatting options, including colors, fonts, and borders.
7. Save your report. Once you are finished creating your report, you can save it by clicking on the “File” tab and selecting “Save As.”

Here is an example of a simple report that you can create in Tableau:

Report title: Sales by Region

Dimension: Region

Measure: Sales

Chart type: Bar chart

This report will show you the total sales for each region. You can format the bar chart to show the sales in different colors or to show the sales as percentages. You can also add a title and subtitle to the report to make it more informative.

Once you have created your report, you can save it and share it with others. Tableau provides a variety of sharing options, including embedding reports in websites and sharing reports with other Tableau users.

With a little practice, you will be able to create beautiful and informative reports in Tableau.