Summary  
This chapter explains how to build a composite chart by using conditional expressions to filter measures and then overlaying reference lines and shaded ranges to compare actual values against targets.  

General domain of usage  
Sales performance analysis

A **bullet graph** in Tableau is a powerful tool for visualizing and comparing performance against a goal or benchmark. It helps users quickly assess how well a metric is performing **in relation to a target** and understand the distribution of performance levels.

Here are the key features of bullet graphs:

## Why Bullet Graphs?  

Bullet Graphs are particularly useful for:  
- Comparing actual performance against goals or historical results;  
- Tracking progress and identifying gaps in performance;  
- Enhancing dashboards with compact, detailed visualizations.

What is the purpose of the reference line in a bullet graph?

This streamlined beginner course focuses on the essential Tableau skills needed for business intelligence: connecting data sources, working with dimensions and measures, creating interactive visualizations, designing dashboards, and sharing insights. Each chapter includes practical tasks and projects for hands-on learning.