Introduction This week we’re live at Tableau Conference! Our focus is going to be on a dashboard layout using containers and actions. I’ve built a starter workbook with most of the charts you’ll need, so you’ll just be building one chart and putting them all together on the dashboard with the actions needed. Click to […]
#WOW2025 Week 16 | Can you use Containers and Dynamic Zone Visibility? Read More »
Introduction A few weeks ago I saw this Twitter poll (and the ensuing discussion) about Team Tiled vs Team Floating and I noted that I am neither. Rather, I am Team Container. Using Containers in dashboards makes positioning and sizing everything in your dashboard a piece of cake, once you have mastered how they work.
#WOW2023 | Week 12 | Can you build a dashboard using containers? Read More »
Introduction Brad Werner is responsible for this week’s Workout Wednesday Challenge. Here are all the details in Brad’s own words: I have a confession. When I first started using Tableau, I was a strict advocate for #TeamFloating. Yes, I used to float ALL objects on my Tableau dashboards. I would decide on a dashboard layout
2020 Week 53: Can you build with containers? Read More »
Ok, this week is all about working with Containers. Now that we have the ability to control inner/outer padding on Dashboard objects, as well as color, we can really make our dashboards shine without having to float everything. Note on the week, the data/charts don’t really matter, I honestly just threw some on the dashboard.
Week 51: Container Fun! Read More »
Introduction Welcome to Week 5 of 2026! This week, we’re going to explore some new features in Sigma: Single Row Containers and Value Lists. When combined, these elements can easily show a lot of detail with a better end user experience. Good luck! -Ashley Need access to Sigma? Click Here to Sign Up Link to
2026 Week 5 | Sigma: Can you show details? Read More »
Introduction Welcome to Week 48 of 2025! This week, we’re going to create a list of admin-curated announcements with an indicator showing if the current user has any unread announcements. Good luck! -Ashley Need access to Sigma? Click Here to Sign Up Link to WOW Sigma Instance Youtube Click here to Watch: How to Register
2025 Week 48 | Sigma: Can you announce it? Read More »
Introduction Welcome to Week 44 of 2025! This week, we’re going to create a custom calendar visualization using a pivot table. You can find a more detailed tutorial in the Sigma Community. In addition to this tutorial, we’re going to create a form to allow users to input new events, as well as create some
2025 Week 44 | Sigma: Can you book it? Read More »
Introduction This week challenge features actions that allow users to update multiple rows in an input table at once using formulas / filters. Let’s get to it! Need access to Sigma? Click Here to Sign Up Link to WOW Sigma Instance Youtube Click here to Watch: How to Register & Get Started with Sigma WoW
2025 Week 43 | Sigma: Can you Update Multiple Rows? Read More »
Introduction Welcome to Week 42 of 2025! Tired of dashboards firing off queries with every filter change? This week’s challenge is all about control. You’ll learn how to use controls, actions, and modals to pause live queries, open a filter popup for selections, and resume queries only after users make their final choices. It’s a
2025 Week 42 | Sigma : Filter Freeze Read More »
Introduction Welcome to Week 40 of 2025! This week, we’re going to dive deeper into the world of Data Apps. We’re going to create an approval workflow where users can submit requested changes and then someone can go into the same workbook to approve or reject these changes. Good luck! -Ashley Need access to Sigma?
2025 Week 40 | Sigma: Do you approve? Read More »
