Adding annotations
Although many graphs are self explanatory, annotations on visualizations help the reader understand the graphic better and note any important trends or characteristics of the data. Tableau provides three main types of annotations: Point, Area, and Mark. The Point annotation creates annotations for a data point in the visualization. The Mark annotation creates annotations for a specific, selected mark whereas the Area pane covers an area consisting of many other points of interest.
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 on the worksheet, perform the following steps to add ...
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