
Edit Default Settings for Fields
https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/datafields_fieldproperties.htmWhen you drag fields to shelves, the data is represented
as marks in the view
Organization Name
GSO
Description
We require ability to add column descriptions for columns loaded via external datasets.
Use Case and Business Need :
This would also to replicate functionality that already exists for Subject Areas measures to be replicated for external datasets. Sample tool-tip offered by DV for measures below:
This is also and industry standard and allows for improved self-service analytics when dealing with external datasets.
More Details
Similar functionality exists and is widely used in Tableau for external datasets. Tableau documentation
Input
Tool-tip output
Great for supporting global consistency and enablement in reporting!
This is a great idea and will allow greater self-service utilizing user-created datasets.
This would be a great addition!
Would love to see this get added.
Question: is it currently possible to add a default Formatting for each Dataset field?
e.g. Currency, sep by comma, round cents to int, prefix $, neg in red and between brackets.
then a new workbook adopts these as a starting point for the column. if the workbook developer wants to change/override them, they can.
thx!
mf
For the formatting -- yes you can set formatting options in the dataset editor. These properties on in the lower left corner of the editing screen per column.