Embed Tableau into Microsoft Power Point 2016
In a recent project, I was asked to embed a Tableau dashboard into Microsoft PowerPoint. Also, as we use SharePoint Online, the embedded Tableau dashboard must work in the PowerPoint Online environment.
So far, the best option I found is to use an free Office Store app called “Web Viewer”: link
Once installed, you can find the icon, as shown below:
Launch the app and specify the URL in the below format
With Tableau Toolbar:
https://<Tableau View URL>?:embed=y&:toolbar=yes
Without Tableau Toolbar:
https://<Tableau View URL>?:embed=y&:toolbar=no
This will allow embedding the Tableau view into the Power Point slides.
Pros:
- Microsoft official app for Power Point
- Tableau dashboard remains fully interactive
- Works in Office 365 and SharePoint Online environment
Cons:
- Tableau Server Single Sign On is required for seamless experience
- As the “web viewer” only takes HTTPS for security reason, you must configure SSL and enable https on Tableau Server
- Once SSL is enabled, you need to install the security certificate on your mobile device to get the Tableau mobile app works. Refer to the Tableau document for more details.
Categories: BI, Tableau
Office 365, Tableau
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