Tableau displays a bar chart-the default chart type when there is a dimension on the Columns shelf and a measure on the Rows shelf.Ĭlick Show Me on the toolbar, then select the treemap chart type. Measure as a sum and creates a vertical axis.
To create a treemap that shows aggregated sales totals across a range of product categories, follow the steps below.Ĭonnect to the Sample - Superstore data source.ĭrag the Sub-Category dimension to Columns.Ī horizontal axis appears, which shows product categories. The basic building blocks for a treemap are as follows: Mark type: Treemaps are a relatively simple data visualization that can provide insight in a visually attractive format. You use dimensions to define the structure of the treemap, and measures to define the size or color of the individual rectangles. Use treemaps to display data in nested rectangles.
