Connect data
Tableau connects to files and databases and infers field types.
What you will be able to do
- Use Connect > Text file.
- Check data types.
- Use extracts for speed.
In plain English
Tableau connects to files and databases and infers field types.
- Use Connect > Text file.
- Check data types.
- Use extracts for speed.
Connect > Text file > lessons.csv
Check: Course = string, Minutes = numberYour turn
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Answer from memory: Why use an extract?
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