Tableau – Dual Axis Chart

The dual axis chart is used to visualize two different measures in two different chart types. A date column and two measures are necessary to build a dual axis chart.

The different scales are used in the graph that helps the user to understand both measures. The procedure to create a dual axis chart is given step by step below.

For example, consider a data source such as Sample-Superstore and its measures and dimensions.

Step 1: Go to the worksheet.

Step 2: Hold the Ctrl key in the keyboard.

Step 3: And select the dimension OrderDate, measures Sales and Quantity as shown in the below screenshot.

Tableau Dual Axis Chart

Step 4: Click on “Show Me” option located on the top right corner of the worksheet.

Step 5: Select the “dual combination” icon, as shown in the below screenshot.

Tableau Dual Axis Chart

After completion of above all steps, it creates the dual axis chart as shown in the below screenshot.

Tableau Dual Axis Chart
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