Repeated Row Labels in Tableau

Repeated Row Labels in Tableau

This simple tricks helps to  repeat row headers on each row of a view, instead of using grouped row headers.

For example, view with grouped row headers:
 

View with repeating row headers:
 

Environment

Tableau Desktop 

Answer

Both options start from the "Original" worksheet in the workbook downloadable from the right-hand pane of this article. Directions for creating the "Original" worksheet are included in the workbook.

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Option 1: Use INDEX()

To view the above steps in action, see the video below.
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CLICK TO EXPAND STEPS

Option 2 - Use Combined Field / Calculation

To view the above steps in action, see the video below.
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