Use a Tableau Parameter to Compare a Part to the Whole

By: Eric Parker

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If you've ever tried to compare part of your data to the whole in Tableau (and give your users flexibility to change the view), you might think it's not possible. However, with a combination of parameters and calculations, you can give users the ability to compare a partial selection to the whole, original value.

Check out this video to learn how!

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