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How to create a word cloud in Tableau
Learn how to effectively use text fields for size, color, and text to create a word cloud in Tableau.
Saartje Ly
Data Engineering Intern
July 17, 2024
Step 1
Drag and drop a text field to the Text box in the Marks card.
Step 2
Drag and drop the same text field to the Size box in the Marks card.
Step 3
Right click on your Size text field in the Marks card and click Measure > Count.
Step 4
Change the dropdown in the Marks card from Automatic to Text.
Step 5
Click and drag the same text field onto Color in the Marks card.
Step 6
Hover over the card to the right, click the down arrow, and click Hide Card.
Step 1
Drag and drop a text field to the Text box in the Marks card.
Step 2
Drag and drop the same text field to the Size box in the Marks card.
Step 3
Right click on your Size text field in the Marks card and click Measure > Count.
Step 4
Change the dropdown in the Marks card from Automatic to Text.
Step 5
Click and drag the same text field onto Color in the Marks card.
Step 6
Hover over the card to the right, click the down arrow, and click Hide Card.
Step 1
Drag and drop a text field to the Text box in the Marks card.
Step 2
Drag and drop the same text field to the Size box in the Marks card.
Step 3
Right click on your Size text field in the Marks card and click Measure > Count.
Step 4
Change the dropdown in the Marks card from Automatic to Text.
Step 5
Click and drag the same text field onto Color in the Marks card.
Step 6
Hover over the card to the right, click the down arrow, and click Hide Card.
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