Data visualization software such as tableau id more use
full than spreadsheet software like Microsoft excel,
since:
- In excel like spreadsheets first data need to be loaded and the
visualization needed to be created manually based on the users
idea. Good understanding and proficiency in excel is needed to make
such visualizations. The visualization software like tableau
visualizes the loaded data from beginning itself. The tableau
automatically visualizes the data and perform different
correlations using different colors. This aided the viewers as well
as the person who presenting a better understanding.
- More automatic functionalities available with the visualizing
software while compare to spreadsheet software.
- While filling the data in spreadsheet a previous planning is
required like where to place the data but visualization software
allows a good allowance here it allows the user to freely input the
data.
- Excel gives only static functionalities and features, even
though new versions are coming the addition of attractive features
are less. The visualization software brings modern features in the
products like tableau to make visualization attractive.