Tableau Advanced Use Cases & Features

Applying Dimension Filters to Multiple Sheets with Global Table Calculations

by Data Boutiq

The concept of global table calculations refers to table calculations that are computed across a specific data slice, irrespective of any filters applied. For instance, you might create a factoid for a particular dimension value using measures like rank, index, or window functions.

Why use global table calculations and dimension filters?

  • Applying dimension filters to multiple sheets can streamline your data analysis, saving time and ensuring accuracy and precision. Dimension filters help maintain consistent results across multiple sheets by applying the same filters to each one, eliminating the need to manually set filters each time.

  • Global table calculations often provide more accurate results than core measures and calculations because they are not affected by the filters applied to the view. This allows global table calculations to offer a more precise representation of the current dataset.

  • Additionally, global table calculations enable the creation of more complex calculations that require information from multiple data points. For example, they can be used to calculate the average of a particular measure across multiple dimensions or to determine the correlation between two different sets of data. These advanced calculations are invaluable for detailed data analysis and exploration.

How to apply dimension filters to multiple sheets with global table calculations

For step-by-step instructions, check the Tableau Public workbook.

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