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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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