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Analyzing Data with Radial Charts in Tableau Next
Radial charts use a circular layout to organize and show data around a central point. Different radial chart types are designed to support different analytical needs. Use them to compare parts to a whole, identify cyclical patterns, evaluate progress toward goals, and visualize recurring trends.
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Choose a radial chart based on the type of analysis that you want to perform.
| Chart type | Use to... |
|---|---|
| Pie chart | Compare how individual values contribute to a whole. |
| Donut chart | Combine a part-to-whole view with a prominent total or KPI value. |
| Nightingale rose chart | Review values across equal, cyclical time periods and highlight differences in magnitude. |
| Radial bar chart | Track progress toward goals across multiple entities. |
| Radial heatmap | Identify hotspots, gaps, or intensity across cyclical time periods and categories using color. |
| Spoke bar chart | Evaluate recurring patterns across cyclical or periodic data. |
- Compare Contributions to a Total with Pie Charts
Compare how individual values contribute to a total in a Tableau Next pie chart. Use pie charts when you want to analyze a small number of values that together make up an aggregate. For example, visualize website visits by traffic source to understand how each source contributes to total website traffic. - Show Part-to-Whole Relationships with Donut Charts
Use donut charts in Tableau Next to compare how categories contribute to an overall total. Include additional dimensions to analyze contributions at a finer level of detail while preserving the main categories. Optionally show a KPI in the center of the chart to highlight the total value. You can also add the visualization to a dashboard to provide business context alongside other key metrics. For example, create a donut chart to compare sales by product category and highlight total sales with a KPI in the center. - Analyze Seasonal Patterns with Nightingale Rose Charts
Compare values across equal, cyclical time periods to highlight differences in magnitude with a Tableau Next Nightingale rose chart. Include additional dimensions to compare patterns across groups while preserving the cyclical sequence. For example, visualize monthly sales by region to identify seasonal peaks and compare sales patterns across regions throughout the year. - Compare Progress Toward Goals with Radial Bar Charts
Visualize how close each entity is to reaching its goal in a compact circular layout with a Tableau Next radial bar chart. The chart's common scale makes it easy to compare relative performance and quickly identify leaders and areas that need attention. For example, review quota attainment by sales representatives to identify the top performers against their annual sales goals. - Identify Hotspots Across Cyclical Time Periods with Radial Heatmaps
Surface trends, gaps, and intensity across equal, cyclical time periods with a Tableau Next radial heatmap. Use color to reveal variations in a measure across categories while preserving the cyclical sequence. For example, visualize weekly case volume by support channel to identify seasonal peaks, quieter periods, and recurring patterns throughout the year. - Evaluate Cyclical Patterns with Spoke Bar Charts
Quickly identify recurring patterns and changes across cyclical or periodic data with a Tableau Next spoke bar chart. Bars extend outward from a central hub, with each spoke typically representing a regular interval in a recurring cycle. For example, visualize monthly order counts to identify seasonal peaks and slower periods during a fiscal year.
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