Last Modified Date: 22 Dec 2023
Environment
Tableau DesktopAnswer
Using the attached sample workbook which is downloadable from the link on the right side of this article, which makes use of the Sample - Superstore, follow these steps:- Drag "Manufacturer "to the Rows shelf.
- Drag "Sales" to the Columns shelf.
- In the Data pane, click the drop down to the right of Dimensions and select Create Parameter.
- Name the Parameter (in this case "Top N").
- To the right of Allowable values:, in the Create Parameter window, select Range.
- Under Range of values, specify the Minimum, Maximum, and Step size desired.
- Click OK.
- Right click on "Manufacturer" in the Rows shelf and select Edit Filter.
- Navigate to the Top tab in the Filter window.
- Select By field:
- In the second drop down field to the left of "by", select "Top N"
- Ensure that the field to filter by (usually a measure) is specified, in case "Sales" as "Sum".
- Click OK.
- In the Data pane, under Parameters, right click on "Top N" and select Show Parameter Control.
- In the upper right corner of the view, there is now a "Top N" slider and number field. Changing this field by moving the slider, will change what is shown in the view.
- Lastly, in the toolbar at the top of the screen, click on the Descending button icon, which will sort SUM(Sales).
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