Changing a Specific Field’s Default Color Palette

Published: 06 Sep 2013
Last Modified Date: 20 Jul 2023

Question

How to change the default color palette of a specific dimension or measure for an entire workbook.

Environment

Tableau Desktop

Answer

In the Data window, right-click a dimension, and select Default Properties > Color.
Select the new color palette from the drop-down list.
Click Assign Palette, and then click OK.

To view these steps in action, see the video below:

Additional Information

Changing the color palette for a field in Dimensions or Measures should ensure that the desired palette is used for that field in all worksheets across the workbook.