1. Opening Datasets in Tableau

When you first open Tableau, it looks like this. The main page presents you with several options, such as connecting to a file, to a server, or to save sample data sources. You can also access Tableau’s online training through the “Discover” tab on the right, or access Tableau’s help section (with tutorials) here.

Initial Tableau start-up page showing connect to file options and sample dataset options

Technique: Data Visualization | Tools: Excel, Tableau

First created: March 27, 2019
Last updated: May 08, 2026

Tutorial maintained by Kelly Schultz.

Tutorial created by Kelly Schultz.

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