Tableau is a powerful software, much user friendly in terms of creating stunning graphs and charts than excel for sure. Its just that excel wasn't built keeping graphing and charting in mind - it is a powerful spreadsheet software, while Tableau is specifically built for this.
First step is getting started with Tableau public:
Keep this in mind - Tableau public, while free, by definition is public - anything you post is freely accessible to everyone. Please make sure you do not post anything that you shouldn't post publicly!
Step 1 - Creating a profile on Tableau
This is super easy
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Step 2 - Go to https://public.tableau.com/s/
Enter your email address in the box and click download the app to download tableau public application on your PC.
First step is getting started with Tableau public:
Keep this in mind - Tableau public, while free, by definition is public - anything you post is freely accessible to everyone. Please make sure you do not post anything that you shouldn't post publicly!
Step 1 - Creating a profile on Tableau
This is super easy
- Go to https://public.tableau.com/s/
- Click the Sign in button on top
- A pop up window will appear - look at its bottom where you will find something like "Create one now for free"
- Then fill the form and click create profile
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Step 2 - Go to https://public.tableau.com/s/
Enter your email address in the box and click download the app to download tableau public application on your PC.