How to Embed Web & External Data in Tableau Dashboards
Web content and external interactions can be embedded within Tableau dashboards to enhance the user experience and provide additional insights. This can be done by embedding web pages, JavaScript widgets, or other interactive elements.
1
Open Your Tableau Dashboard Project
Start by launching Tableau and opening the dashboard project you’re working on.
2
Navigate to Dashboard View
Click on the 'Dashboard' tab at the bottom of the screen to enter Dashboard view.
3
Locate 'Web Page' Object
In the objects panel on the left, find the 'Web Page' object.
4
Drag Web Page Object onto Dashboard
Drag the 'Web Page' object onto your dashboard workspace.
5
Enter Web URL
In the URL field that appears, enter the URL of the web content you wish to embed. Click OK.
6
Resize Web Object
Click and drag the borders of the embedded web object to resize it to fit within your dashboard layout.
7
Save Changes
Click the 'Save' button to save the changes to your Tableau dashboard.
By embedding web content and external interactions, you can create more engaging and informative dashboards that can help users to explore data more easily and make better decisions.
