Tableau Advanced Use Cases & Features

Highlighting
Time Overlaps

by Data Boutiq

When planning, it's crucial to ensure that tasks are physically feasible for the person involved. Take business trip planning as an example: a person cannot be in two places simultaneously, so it's essential to highlight any overlapping trips to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Use Cases for Highlighting Time Overlaps

  • Scheduling Appointments

    Highlighting time overlaps helps users quickly identify conflicting appointments, ensuring efficient scheduling.

  • Event Planning

    It aids in planning events without conflicts, especially when coordinating multiple speakers or activities.

  • Travel Planning

    Highlighting overlaps in flight schedules, hotel availability, and other travel details helps users adjust conflicting plans swiftly.

  • Resource Planning

    It assists in identifying when people, equipment, or other resources are already allocated, preventing double-booking and ensuring optimal resource utilization.

How to implement highlighting time overlaps

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

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