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The exception to this rule happens to be today’s blog topic: the waffle chart. It’s simple enough that people understand it instantly, but it’s also different enough to require explanation. And the explanation often improves the readability and general aesthetic of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards, which usually have percentages, bullet graphs, and donut charts.

Join this week's Makeover Monday to find out which skills are in demand.

Use dashboard actions to reduce visual clutter.

Even if you’re not “a tech person,” competence in certain software applications like Microsoft Word and Excel is often a baseline expectation for your job. But now, we’re starting to say the same thing about analytics. Regardless of industry or department, having data skills on your resume is shifting from nice-to-have to must-have.

Tableau now recommends tables and joins to save you time when connecting to and preparing your data.

We're excited to announce the new curriculum available for Data Journalism Programs.

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When working with Tableau, it is very common for a data analyst to write the same calculated fields over and over again for various workbooks. This repetitive task is not only time-consuming but also increases the risk of writing inconsistent calculations. This can be especially true when working with a team of analysts who are working on collaborating projects. This solution attempts to fill that gap using functionality that is available natively in Tableau and 100% supported—no XML Hacks.