October 13, 2025
Proportional Brushing in Tableau with Set Actions
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In this video, you'll learn how to use Proportional Brushing in Tableau to show contribution without filtering your data.
Most dashboards rely on filters. But sometimes your users need context, not isolation. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you step by step through how to build a proportional brushing interaction using Set Actions in Tableau.You’ll learn how to:
✅ Highlight a selected value in one chart
✅ Show how it contributes to a second chart
✅ Keep the full dataset visible without filtering
✅ Create a smooth, intuitive user experience with simple calculations
This technique is perfect for comparative dashboards, contribution analysis, and performance insights across categories.
Whether you’re building dashboards for executives, product teams, or sales leaders, this approach will help them see the full picture.
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