L-Shaped Bars: The Chart You Didn’t Know You Needed

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In this tutorial from Andy Kriebel, you’ll learn how to build this unique chart type, which blends elements of bar charts and line graphs. Unlike traditional bar charts, L-shaped bars provide a clear way to highlight differences and relationships in your data, making them a great addition to dashboards where you need to emphasise change or ranking.

What makes this article particularly valuable is its focus on both design and functionality. Not only will you learn how to construct the chart, but you’ll also understand the logic behind using relationships, calculated fields, and precise formatting to achieve a polished look. By mastering this technique, you’ll be able to introduce more innovative and insightful visualisations to your Tableau dashboards, helping your audience better interpret key trends. Read on to take your Tableau skills to the next level!

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