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Understanding Data Types in Tableau in Tableau Desktop

Beginner Topic 2 of 10

Data Types in Tableau

Tableau automatically detects data types when connecting to a dataset.

String
Number
Date
Boolean

Correct data types ensure proper aggregation and visualization.

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