Mastering Tableau 2018.1, Second Edition 11.2: Formatting Data with Different Formatting Techniques

The video tutorial covers data formatting techniques and steps for effective storytelling using Tableau. It explains how to create a dashboard, including layout and visualization, and details various formatting options for text, numbers, and grids. The tutorial also provides guidance on date formatting and best practices for dashboard design, emphasizing the importance of formatting at the end of the development process.

What is the first step in creating an effective data story?

• Formatting the dashboard

• Merging charts into a dashboard

• Understanding the business question and data

• Creating charts

Which of the following is NOT a type of formatting option mentioned in the video?

• Number formatting

• Date formatting

• Color formatting

• Text formatting

What is the purpose of setting the resolution in a dashboard?

• To adjust the view for different devices

• To change the color scheme

• To increase the data size

• To add more charts

What is the benefit of using a single value dropdown in a dashboard?

• It provides a cleaner and more organized view

• It allows for multiple selections

• It increases the data size

• It changes the color scheme

How can you optimize space in a dashboard?

• By adding more colors

• By removing unnecessary elements

• By adding more charts

• By increasing the font size

Which formatting option allows you to adjust the number of decimal places?

• Text formatting

• Date formatting

• Grid formatting

• Number formatting

What can be adjusted using the grid formatting option?

• Vertical and horizontal lines

• Font size

• Data size

• Color scheme

How can you change the representation of dates in a dashboard?

• By changing the color scheme

• By adding more charts

• By using custom date formats

• By changing the font size

Why is it recommended to do formatting at the end of the development process?

• To make the dashboard colorful

• To add more charts

• To save time and avoid rework

• To ensure all data is included

What is a good practice when showing information on a dashboard?

• Include all possible charts

• Show all available data

• Use as many colors as possible

• Only show relevant information