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Using Calculated Fields in Tableau Desktop

Get to know the behind the scenes calculations that Tableau performs as you drag and drop fields. Master calculation concepts and confidently solve business problems.

Intermediate
1h 57m
(69)

Created by Pooja Crahen

Last Updated Sep 12, 2025

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Using Calculated Fields in Tableau Desktop

Get to know the behind the scenes calculations that Tableau performs as you drag and drop fields. Master calculation concepts and confidently solve business problems.

Intermediate
1h 57m
(69)

Created by Pooja Crahen

Last Updated Sep 12, 2025

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What you'll learn

At the core of Tableau is a thorough knowledge of calculation concepts. In this course, Using Calculated Fields in Tableau Desktop, you will gain the ability to confidently solve business problems by learning to apply calculation concepts. First, you will learn how to create and use calculated fields. Next, you will discover how granularity and level of detail impact calculations. Finally, you will explore how to use level of detail calculations. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of using calculated fields in tableau desktop needed to effectively solve business problems.

Using Calculated Fields in Tableau Desktop
Intermediate
1h 57m
(69)
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Pooja Crahen - Pluralsight course - Using Calculated Fields in Tableau Desktop
Pooja Crahen
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Pooja is a recognized 2x Tableau Zen Master, co-founder of The Data Duo and an accomplished analytics and visualizations practitioner.

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