This blog is to test how map features are working in Tableau. The data itself is very small.

Data consists of sales value, postal code and city.

The cities are neighbour cities in the capital area. Postal codes situate scattered.

Sales is a measure and code a dimension.

The sales are reported here per postal code in text format.

Select a map under show me from top right hand corner.

The dots are accurately placed in the map.

To make the map darker, select map – map layers.

Open style drop down list and select another style for example normal.

Now the map is more readable.

To enlarge the dots on the map, select size under marks. Draw the parameter to right.

The dots are larger and again easier to read.

Also city as dimension is possible and accurate, but not as useful as per postal code.

Map functionality in Tableau works very smoothly and is intuitive. Data in this text was vary small, but provides two geospatial dimensions.