In this section you will learn how to create and edit calculated fields. Calculated fields allow you to create new data from the data that already exists in the data source. By creating a calculated field you are essentially creating a new field (or column) in your data source.

Some of the skills you will acquire on Tableau calculations include;

• How to work with arithmetic calculations
• How to work with string functions
• How to work with date functions
• How to work with number functions
• How to work with logical functions
• How to work with table calculations
• Working with (LOD) Level of detail expressions
• Working with aggregation options
• Adding grand totals and sub-totals