How to dynamically filter views with string parameters to display specific values in Tableau

In this silent video, you'll learn how to use parameter to search a field for a specific string value and does not allow view interaction.

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Step 1: Create the Calculated Field
1. Select Analysis and then Create Calculated Field
2. In the Calculated Field dialog box that opens, name the calculated field Search specific product
3. Enter the following formula and then click OK:
Contains([Product Name], "Belkin")
4. Right-click the parameter and then select Show Parameter Control.

Step 2: Create the View
1. Drag Sales to Columns.
2. Drag Category, Sub-Category and Product Name to Rows.
3. Drag Category to Color.
4. Drag State to Detail.
5. Drag Search specific product to Filters.
6. Select True, and then click OK.

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