How to sum 2 columns and display in 3rd one in Tableau?












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How can we sum two columns and get the result in third column in Tableau ?



I tried doing that but instead of getting as in column header I got in row!
If someone can help! Thanks !



A | B



2 | 3



3 | 2





A | B | C



2 | 3 | 5



3 | 2 | 5










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    How can we sum two columns and get the result in third column in Tableau ?



    I tried doing that but instead of getting as in column header I got in row!
    If someone can help! Thanks !



    A | B



    2 | 3



    3 | 2





    A | B | C



    2 | 3 | 5



    3 | 2 | 5










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      How can we sum two columns and get the result in third column in Tableau ?



      I tried doing that but instead of getting as in column header I got in row!
      If someone can help! Thanks !



      A | B



      2 | 3



      3 | 2





      A | B | C



      2 | 3 | 5



      3 | 2 | 5










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      How can we sum two columns and get the result in third column in Tableau ?



      I tried doing that but instead of getting as in column header I got in row!
      If someone can help! Thanks !



      A | B



      2 | 3



      3 | 2





      A | B | C



      2 | 3 | 5



      3 | 2 | 5







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          You can use the row grand totals which is available in the Analysis menu. It will sum up your rows and show in a separate column.



          You can also create a calculated field and put the three columns in the Measure Values card. They will appear side by side






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          • That adds the entire rows !Suppose , I have 6 columns and I have to just add 2 columns and give the result in the new computed column .

            – Puja Mishra
            Nov 21 '18 at 7:31











          • Edited answer to cover the scenario

            – Kalidas
            Nov 22 '18 at 0:57











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          You can use the row grand totals which is available in the Analysis menu. It will sum up your rows and show in a separate column.



          You can also create a calculated field and put the three columns in the Measure Values card. They will appear side by side






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          • That adds the entire rows !Suppose , I have 6 columns and I have to just add 2 columns and give the result in the new computed column .

            – Puja Mishra
            Nov 21 '18 at 7:31











          • Edited answer to cover the scenario

            – Kalidas
            Nov 22 '18 at 0:57
















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          You can use the row grand totals which is available in the Analysis menu. It will sum up your rows and show in a separate column.



          You can also create a calculated field and put the three columns in the Measure Values card. They will appear side by side






          share|improve this answer


























          • That adds the entire rows !Suppose , I have 6 columns and I have to just add 2 columns and give the result in the new computed column .

            – Puja Mishra
            Nov 21 '18 at 7:31











          • Edited answer to cover the scenario

            – Kalidas
            Nov 22 '18 at 0:57














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          You can use the row grand totals which is available in the Analysis menu. It will sum up your rows and show in a separate column.



          You can also create a calculated field and put the three columns in the Measure Values card. They will appear side by side






          share|improve this answer















          You can use the row grand totals which is available in the Analysis menu. It will sum up your rows and show in a separate column.



          You can also create a calculated field and put the three columns in the Measure Values card. They will appear side by side







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          • That adds the entire rows !Suppose , I have 6 columns and I have to just add 2 columns and give the result in the new computed column .

            – Puja Mishra
            Nov 21 '18 at 7:31











          • Edited answer to cover the scenario

            – Kalidas
            Nov 22 '18 at 0:57



















          • That adds the entire rows !Suppose , I have 6 columns and I have to just add 2 columns and give the result in the new computed column .

            – Puja Mishra
            Nov 21 '18 at 7:31











          • Edited answer to cover the scenario

            – Kalidas
            Nov 22 '18 at 0:57

















          That adds the entire rows !Suppose , I have 6 columns and I have to just add 2 columns and give the result in the new computed column .

          – Puja Mishra
          Nov 21 '18 at 7:31





          That adds the entire rows !Suppose , I have 6 columns and I have to just add 2 columns and give the result in the new computed column .

          – Puja Mishra
          Nov 21 '18 at 7:31













          Edited answer to cover the scenario

          – Kalidas
          Nov 22 '18 at 0:57





          Edited answer to cover the scenario

          – Kalidas
          Nov 22 '18 at 0:57


















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