Highlighting Data with Reference Lines Flashcards
What do reference lines do in Tableau?
Mark a specific value or region on an axis to give perspective for easy analysis
How do you create a reference line in Tableau?
Right click the axis and click Add Reference Line, or go to the Analytics pane and select Reference Line
What measures can you create a reference line for?
Only references that are in your view or somewhere in the Marks card
In table calculations or other Tableau functions that can be calculated at different levels, what is “Cell” level?
The lowest level dimension in the view
When you have a reference line that is based on aggregation, what happens by default when you select or highlight specific pieces of the view?
The reference line will recalculate for the selected items and the original line will also be shown for reference
How do you edit a reference line?
Right click the Axis and select Edit Reference Line
What are reference bands?
They highlight data that falls within a certain window
What are reference distributions?
A variation of reference bands that highlight the distribution of values along the axis using a computation (e.g. percentages, quartiles)
What is a box plot?
A combination of reference lines and distribution bands that describe the distribution values along the axis
