Mastering Tableau 2018.1, Second Edition 7.3: Quick Table Calculations – Percent Difference and Percent of Total

This video tutorial covers table calculations in Tableau, focusing on the percent difference and percent of total functions. It explains how to calculate and interpret these functions, using examples like pie and bar charts to demonstrate their application. The tutorial also highlights the use of absolute functions to ensure positive values and provides guidance on editing table calculations. The video concludes with a brief introduction to rank functions, setting the stage for the next tutorial.

What is the purpose of the person difference function in table calculations?

How do you calculate the percentage difference using the sales values?

Explain the role of the absolute function in calculating differences.

Describe how the percent difference function can help business users.

How can you modify the table calculation to analyze different elements?

What steps are involved in using the percent of total function in Tableau?

What is the significance of converting data into a pie chart when using percent of total?