Changing Data Types in Tableau

Tableau Desktop 5 min min read Updated: Mar 07, 2026 Beginner
Changing Data Types in Tableau
Beginner Topic 3 of 10

Changing Data Types

If Tableau detects incorrect data types, you can manually modify them.

  1. Select the field in the Data Pane
  2. Right click the field
  3. Choose the correct data type

Next Tutorial: Renaming Fields

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