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Using Parameter actions in Tableau to filter sheets: Quick Tip

In this one, I go through a method that allows you to use parameter actions to filter charts.  You can use it in lots of different use cases so the main aim of this video is to show you the mechanics of how this works. Parameter actions in Tableau open up new possibilities for creating summary values and statistics without using calculations.

00:00  Intro
00:19 - Working example
01:03 - Building our chart
01:27 - How this works
01:59 - Create our parameter
03:06 - Creating our Filter
05:19 - Building our dashboard
05:53 - Setup our dashboard action
06:55 - Testing our parameter action
07:35 - Setting up a button to reset the view
12:43 - Other ways to use this technique
14:06 - Outro


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