Dashboards and Stories Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of device-specific layouts in Tableau dashboards?

Answer: To optimize dashboard appearance for phone, tablet, or desktop

Device-specific layouts let authors customize how a dashboard looks and which objects appear on phone, tablet, or desktop screens.

In a Tableau story, what is the 'navigator' used for?

Answer: It lets viewers move between story points

The story navigator provides controls (dots, arrows, or tabs) that allow viewers to advance through story points.

Which option in a dashboard's 'Size' settings lets you define a minimum and maximum width and height?

Answer: Range

The Range size option allows authors to set minimum and maximum dimensions so the dashboard scales within defined bounds.

How can you apply a single filter to multiple sheets on a dashboard simultaneously without using a filter action?

Answer: By using 'Apply to Worksheets' > 'All Using This Data Source' on the filter

Setting 'Apply to Worksheets > All Using This Data Source' makes a filter control affect every sheet that shares the same data source.

What does a Highlight action do in Tableau?

Answer: It emphasizes selected marks while dimming others without filtering data

A Highlight action emphasizes matching marks across views while keeping all other marks visible but dimmed.

Which setting controls the order that viewers tab through interactive objects on a dashboard for accessibility?

Answer: Tab order

Tab order in the Accessibility settings lets authors define the sequence in which keyboard users navigate between dashboard elements.

When duplicating a story point in Tableau, what is preserved in the copy?

Answer: The snapshot state including any filter and mark selections

Duplicating a story point creates an exact copy including the current snapshot state—filters, marks, and annotations.