Showing All Dots on a Line-type Mark While Showing Labels for Selected Points
Published: 17 Feb 2020 Last Modified Date: 16 Aug 2023
Question
How to make a Line type mark show dots for all points while showing labels for selected points.
Environment
Tableau Desktop
Answer
Using the Superstore sample data source, right-click and drag Month (Order Date) on to Columns
Drag Sales to Row
By default, Tableau Desktop will show the minimum and the maximum sales points on the view
These labels can be edited as desired via the Labels mark in the Marks card.
Click Color in the Marks card and select the second option in Markers under Effects.
Additional Information
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