May 26, 2021 Tableau
Any data analysis and visualization involves a wide range of data filtering. /b10> Tableau has a number of filtering options to meet these needs. /b11> There are many built-in functions for applying filters to records that use dimensions and measures. /b12> The filter options for measurements provide numeric calculations and comparisons. /b13> Dimension's filter options provide a list of string values to select from a list or use custom values. /b14> In this chapter, we'll see the options and steps to edit and clear filters.
You can create a filter by dragging the required fields to a filter shelf located above the marker card. /b10>Let's create a horizontal bar chart by dragging measured sales to the column rack, and dimension subcategories to the shelf. /b11> Drag the measure sales to the filter rack again. /b12> Once this filter has been created, we can edit it by right-clicking it and selecting the edit filter option from the pop-up menu.
A measure is a numeric field. /b10> Therefore, the filter options for these fields involve selecting values. /b11> Tableau provides the following types of measurement filters.
The following worksheet shows these options.
Dimensions are descriptive fields with a value of a string. /b10> Tableau provides the following types of filters for dimensions.
The following worksheet shows these options.
You can easily remove filters by selecting the Clear Filter option, as shown below.