Custom geocoding in Tableau - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is custom geocoding in Tableau?

Custom geocoding lets you add your own location data to Tableau so you can map places Tableau doesn’t recognize by default.

beginner

Which file format is used to add custom geocoding data in Tableau?

Tableau uses CSV files with specific columns like 'Country', 'State', 'City', 'Latitude', and 'Longitude' to import custom geocoding data.

beginner

Why would you use custom geocoding instead of Tableau’s built-in locations?

You use custom geocoding when Tableau doesn’t have your location data or when you want to map special places like stores, campuses, or regions not in Tableau’s database.

intermediate

What are the key columns needed in a custom geocoding CSV file for Tableau?

Key columns include 'Country', 'State', 'City' (or other location names), plus 'Latitude' and 'Longitude' for the exact position.

intermediate

How do you apply custom geocoding data in Tableau after importing?

After importing, Tableau matches your data’s location names to your custom geocoding file, letting you create maps with your new locations.

What file type do you use to add custom geocoding in Tableau?

A TXT

B XLSX

C JSON

D CSV

Tableau requires CSV files for custom geocoding data import.

Which two columns are essential for plotting locations on a map with custom geocoding?

A City and Country

B State and Postal Code

C Latitude and Longitude

D Region and Population

Latitude and Longitude provide the exact coordinates needed to place points on a map.

When should you use custom geocoding in Tableau?

A When you want to add new or special locations not in Tableau

B When you want to create bar charts

C When you want to change colors on a map

D When Tableau already recognizes all your locations

Custom geocoding is for adding locations Tableau doesn’t have by default.

What happens after you import a custom geocoding CSV into Tableau?

A Tableau ignores the file

B Tableau matches your data’s location names to your custom geocoding data

C Tableau replaces all maps with new ones

D Tableau deletes old location data

Tableau uses the custom geocoding data to recognize and map your locations.

Which of these is NOT a required column in a Tableau custom geocoding CSV?

A Sales

B Longitude

C City

D Latitude

'Sales' is not needed for geocoding; location and coordinates are required.

Explain the steps to create and use custom geocoding in Tableau.

Think about preparing data, importing, and mapping.

Why is custom geocoding useful in business intelligence dashboards?

Consider how custom locations help in real business scenarios.