By: Oliver Linley
Ollie lives in Cape Town, South Africa, and is passionate about all things data - and all things Tableau! If you have a question, feel free to reach out to him directly via email.
If you're looking to turn your static Tableau dashboards into interactive powerhouses, buttons are a fantastic way to do that! In today's tutorial, we're diving into one of Tableau's most underutilised secrets: using buttons to control parameters. This isn't just about making dashboards look sleek (though they absolutely will), it's about creating an experience so intuitive that your users will actually want to explore your data.
With buttons, you can give your stakeholders the power to instantly switch between different views, time periods, or metrics with a simple click; no confusing dropdowns or technical jargon required. Button-controlled parameters transform complex data interactions into something as natural as browsing your favourite website.
What makes it even better is how easy it is to set up once you follow a handful of steps. Here's how to set it up!
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