Customizing maps
Tableau provides quite a few options to change the format of a generated map. Some of the options include washout, to make the map transparent, and removing borders. By customizing maps this way, we improve the readability as well as increase the efficacy of the maps.
Getting ready
Let's use the sample file Sample – Superstore Sales (Excel). Open a new worksheet and select Sample – Superstore Sales (Excel) as the data source.
How to do it...
Once the data is loaded, perform the following steps to customize the generated map:
- Click on the Show Me button to bring the Show Me toolbar on the screen.
- While holding the Ctrl key, click on Profit from Measures and State from Dimensions.
- Click on filled maps on the Show Me toolbar to create a ...
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