Tableau Simples #3: Expand/Collapse Folders

If you ever have loads of folders in your Tableau workbook, this might be a pro tip that saves you a few precious seconds and clicks. And I suppose less clicks mean a lower chance of repetitive strain injury, right?

This tip allows you to expand and collapse all your folders within a couple clicks. See below gif.


Step 1: Click the drop down

Step 2: Click ‘Expand All’ (or ‘Collapse All’)

Step 3: Feel glory in the fact that you have saved yourself a few seconds


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Henry Mak
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