Tableau 2023.3

Dynamic axis ranges

Create more dynamic visualisations by using the value of parameters in the workbook to set axis ranges. This feature allows you to select different parameters to use as each axis range. You can have a single dynamic axis extent (just start or end) or can set both extents using compatible fields.

Custom data labels

Make your data more discoverable by categorising it within Tableau. Custom data labels are a continuation of a set of labelling features we've brought to Tableau over the years, including certifications, data quality warnings and sensitivity labels. Admins can now define custom data labels that Creators and Explorers can add to data assets for improved discovery and auditing within Tableau. You can also use the Data Labels API to allow third-party applications to add labels to a Tableau site for metadata not created in Tableau, such as those in upstream content like databases and tables.

Native Lightning Web Component for Tableau

Take your data insights where your users are. You can now embed Tableau Vizzes into Salesforce via Lightning Web Component and seamlessly authenticate with Trusted Tokens using Connected Apps. This allows for a more seamless analytics experience where CRM Analytics charts and Tableau visualisations can be viewed in the same experience, all within Salesforce. Tableau Component filter parameters also allow filters to pass from a CRM Analytics Dashboard to a Tableau Component and vice versa to keep them in sync.

Tableau Cloud add-on for Google Workspace

Get data insights in the flow of work. With our latest partnership with Google, users can quickly preview a Tableau Cloud visualisation from within Google Docs. With the Tableau integration with Google Smartchips for Google Workspace, links pointing to a Tableau Cloud visualisation are instantly converted to thumbnail views showing the Tableau visualisation’s name, last updated date and a preview image. Thumbnails are generated on the spot, always showing the latest data! You can also click to open the visualisation in Tableau Cloud for further exploration. Available now in the Google Workspace Marketplace.

Embedding Playground

Rapidly develop custom code in a matter of minutes. The Tableau Embedding Playground is an interactive learning environment where you can gain hands-on experience with key embedded analytics capabilities. In the Embedding Playground, you can quickly create exportable code to embed interactive visualisations into your application. Discover new possibilities, experiment with capabilities and get inspired to take your embedded analytics solution to the next level. Available now.

Fill down and running calculations

Get faster data insights as multi-row calculations are now even more powerful and more accessible for you. Now, you can use the visual calculation editor to replace null values with the last non-empty value in a column, also known as “fill down”, and create running calculations. Alternatively, you can write custom calculations using the new RUNNING_SUM() , RUNNING_AVG(), and LAST_VALUE() functions in the calculation editor.

Stratified sampling in Prep

When working with large datasets, you can use stratified sampling to capture a sufficient number of records from an infrequent category as you explore, clean and shape your data. The new stratified sampling algorithm allows you to group by a specified column and then sample data within each subgroup. Prep will returns an equal number of rows distributed across the selected column for grouping to ensure you get a representative sample.

Set header and data start row for CSV/text files

Tableau Prep users can now easily specify the schema of CSV/text files structured when the header isn’t on the first row. Instead, you can set the header and/or data start rows explicitly in the settings of the input step for CSV/text files then move on to subsequent cleaning and shaping!

Admin Insights Tokens data source

Keep your site safe and operational by monitoring authentication tokens. Admin Insights now includes a Tokens data source, which is a list of the unexpired Personal Access Tokens (PATs), OAuth client tokens and OAuth database tokens. Using the Tokens data source, you can create a report that shows when tokens will expire, so you can proactively renew the tokens needed to keep your site running smoothly. You can also easily see who has PATs and tokens assigned to help you identify any tokens that may need to be revoked.

Login flow enhancements

Tableau Cloud has now updated its login page to improve discoverability and ease of use. Tableau Cloud home page now has improved text rendering and displays contextual information on the Site URI through a Learn More link. The home page also auto-populates the username on the login page when a cookie exists for a user from previously having selected the “Remember me” option and reduces the number of steps to display the site list for applicable users.

Editable viz alt text in Desktop

You now get enhanced control over viz alt text. You can now edit automatically generated alt text. By default, Tableau provides automated screen reader text, ensuring a description is announced by screen readers for all online visualisations, including client and server-side rendered and embedded visualisations. Now, content authors can edit the alt text from either the Data Guide panel or by selecting Accessibility in the Worksheet drop-down. Authors can also add up to 2500 characters of alt text, providing deep insight into the contents of the visualisation.

Previously released in other Tableau products in Tableau 2023.2, these capabilities are now available in Tableau Desktop 2023.3.

Command cancellation

Easily cancel a time-consuming command to drive analyst productivity and reduce frustration. You can now pause updates to a visualisation when you execute a command that takes a long time. You will be prompted with a cancel button to pause all auto updates. When you want to re-enable auto-updates, you can use the menu bar at any time.

Accelerators in the Desktop start pane

Find the right Tableau Accelerator for your needs with ease. The updated Accelerator experience on the Desktop Start Pane gives you access to a rotating selection of Accelerators and better differentiates between Accelerators and Sample Workbooks. You can now quickly launch one of the featured Accelerators, jump-start your analysis or browse for more using the in-product Exchange.

Table fonts for web authoring

Get greater control over the look of tables. You can now set the fonts for tooltip, totals and grand totals on a worksheet while web authoring. With greater control over font options, you can better differentiate totals and grand totals so they stand out from the rest of your data. Font options will dynamically display based on the contents of the viz.

Line Patterns

Line Patterns offer new styling capabilities, allowing an author to select any trend line to be represented as solid, dashed or dotted lines. This new capability makes it easier to convey nuance when representing multiple trends, where styling can help to convey when certain lines represent unique context, such as thresholds or modelled data points.

Previously released in other Tableau products in Tableau 2023.2, this capability is now available in Tableau Server 2023.3.

Unified Tooltips

Get more context for your in-shelf pills with new tooltips. Unified Tooltips combine up to six previous tooltips into one that prioritises information based on relevance. Get the field name, table calc details and field comments in a single place. Any error messages or filter information now displays in the same tooltip. This unified tooltip is available for pills on all shelves.

Previously released in other Tableau products in Tableau 2023.2, this capability is now available in Tableau Server 2023.3.

Image Role enhancements

Image Role is easier and more flexible with the recent enhancements. Image Role has expanded image file type support, now including those in SVG, WEBP, JFIF, ICO, BMP and GIF format in addition to images in PNG, JPG and JPEG format. Image Role can also now handle up to 100 images per column and increased image fetching to allow images up to 200kb. You can also access the Remove requirement with no need for image links to contain extensions.

Previously released in other Tableau products in Tableau 2023.2, these capabilities are now available in Tableau Server 2023.3.

Usage Metrics enhancements

Total shares is now displayed as a Metric in the Usage tab along with total favourites and total views. With these insights, analysts can better understand engagement so they can build content that resonates with their audience. Viewers can leverage Usage Metrics to validate that the content is widely used and trustworthy.

Previously released in other Tableau products in Tableau 2023.2, this capability is now available in Tableau Server 2023.3.

Card navigation improvements

We've made navigating the content grid view more accessible by adding full keyboard navigation support, including selection and batch actions.The focus indicator has also been improved, so you can better understand which item you're interacting with or navigating to. Content metadata is also easier to access via a popover widget.

Previously released in other Tableau products in Tableau 2023.2, this capability is now available in Tableau Server 2023.3.