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Boxplots
A box plot (also known as a box-and-whiskers plot) is a graphical display type well known to
statisticians. Box plots provide quick insight into the distribution of data.
Use Show Me
Use Show Me to create a box plot. Box plots are
also available as a new type of Reference Line that
you can add to an existing view..
Confgure the Box Plot
To congure a box plot, right-click the axis and
choose Edit Reference Line. Set the whisker
distance, specify whether to show individual
marks, and customize the appearance of your plot.
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Choose Your Box Plot Style
Tableau offers a range of different box plot styles that you can choose from: Modern, Glass, Classic,
and Classic with Dual Fill.
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Modern Glass
Classic Classic with Dual Fill