Mastering Tableau 2018.1, Second Edition 7.7: Creating Ad-hoc Calculations

The video tutorial explains how to create inline calculations in Tableau, also known as local or typing calculations. It covers the steps to create these calculations directly on the canvas, highlighting their advantages in terms of time optimization. However, it also discusses the limitations, such as the inability to reuse these calculations across different worksheets. The tutorial contrasts inline calculations with global calculations created using calculated fields, which can be reused across multiple worksheets. The video concludes with a brief overview of the next topics to be covered.

How can you create a calculation in the marks card space in Tableau?

Discuss the difference between global calculations and local calculations in Tableau.