How do Tableau Table Calculations Work?

By: Eric Parker

Pro Headshot.jpg

Eric Parker lives in Seattle and has been teaching Tableau and Alteryx since 2014. He's helped thousands of students solve their most pressing problems. If you have a question, feel free to reach out to him directly via email. You can also sign up for a Tableau Office Hour to work with him directly!

Tableau table calculations allow you to calculate against data points represented in a worksheet. Some of the most commonly used table calculations include:

  • Percent of Total

  • Rank

  • Percent Difference

  • Running Total

While these calculations are very powerful, they are also often misunderstood. Check out the video below to learn how these special calculations differ from standard calculations and how you can get the most out of them!

Tableau - "Cannot mix aggregate and non-aggregate arguments with this function."

How to Create a Trimester Field in Tableau

0