Fixed size (default): The dashboard remains the same size, regardless of the size of the window used to display it. If the dashboard is larger than the window, it becomes scrollable. You can pick from a preset size, such as Desktop Browser (the default), Small Blog, and iPad. Fixed size dashboards let you specify the exact location and position of objects, which can be useful if there are floating objects. Select this setting if you know the precise size at which your dashboard will be displayed. Published dashboards that use a fixed size can load faster because they're more likely to use a cached version on the server. (Dashboards with variable sizes need to be freshly rendered for every browser request.) For other performance tips, see Optimize Workbook Performance. |
Range: The dashboard scales between minimum and maximum sizes that you specify. If the window used to display the dashboard is smaller than the minimum size, scroll bars are displayed. If it's larger than the maximum size, white space is displayed. Use this setting when you're designing for two different display sizes that need the same content and have similar shapes—such as small- and medium-sized browser windows. Range also works well for mobile dashboards with vertical layouts, where the width may change to account for different mobile device widths, but the height is fixed to allow for vertical scrolling. |
Automatic: The dashboard automatically resizes to fill the window used to display it. Use this setting if you want Tableau to take care of any resizing. For best results, use a tiled dashboard layout. |
Horizontal layout container The two views below are arranged in a horizontal layout container. | Vertical layout container The three views below are stacked in a vertical layout container. |
With mark selected | Without a selection |
Tiled layout | Floating layout |
Tiled items don't overlap; they become part of a single-layer grid that resizes based on the overall dashboard size. | Floating items can be layered over other objects. In the example below, a map floats over tiled views. |
For best results, give floating objects and views a fixed size and position. |