Viz - Sunburst
Explore hierarchical data structures using the Sunburst Chart extension, perfect for visualizing nested relationships in Tableau.
First Steps
Add a dimension to the Layer mark card and a measure to the Value mark card.
Data Format
The data can be hierarchical and superior to 0.
Customization
Click the format extension button in the mark card to customize the Sunburst. Three methods are available:
- Direct: Enter a value directly in the window.
- Parameter: Select a parameter; its value defines the characteristic.
- Field: Select a field in the sheet; its values define the element aspects.
| Name | Default | Accepted Values | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| background color | white | HTML names, hexadecimal, rgb. See color names and codes | Ex: LightBlue, #ADD8E6, rgb(173, 216, 230). |
| data color | none | HTML names, hexadecimal, rgb | |
| palette | none | tableau 10, tableau 20, colorblind, seattle grays, traffic light, miller stone, superfishel stone, nuriel stone, jewel bright, summer, winter, green-orange-teal, red-blue-brown, purple-pink-gray, hue circle | |
| number layers | 2 | Number | |
| layers padding | 1 | Number | Space between layers |
| layers size | none | none, asc, desc | |
| percentage | false | true, false | Display percentages below the labels |
| rotate labels | false | false, all, first | |
| font size | 10 | Numbers |
Step by step tutorial
Watch this tutorial video to learn how to create a Sunburst chart with the Sample - Superstore datasource:
After adding the extension, add data to the Layer and Value mark cards.
You can further customize the Sunburst. In this example, the background is set by entering a value directly. A parameter customizes the number of layers. The palette, layer size, percentage, and label rotation are set by selecting values in the dropdown menu.
Highlight part of the Sunburst by clicking a node. Double-click a node to drill down. Double-click the central circle to drill up.