Data Connection with Text File
Tableau can connect to the text file data and set up the data sources. Tableau connects to following text files (*.csv, *.txt, *.tsv, *.tab).
How to Make the Connection and Set up the Data Sources
Step1: Open Tableau.
Step2: Below Connect , click on Text File .
Step3: Go to the next screen,
- Select the file you want to connect such as SalesJan2009.CSV
- Click on Open option.
- On the left-hand side of the data source, you will see the CSV file .
Data Connection with Text File Example
Here is an example which shows the data connection with the text file.
And the worksheet looks like