Examining the Shared with Me page

The Shared with Me page contains items that other users have created and shared with you on Tableau Server. This page conveniently stores this shared content in a single location for you to find when you need it. This is helpful because it is easy to forget to bookmark content that is sent to you. When another Tableau Server user shares an item, you will receive an email with a link to that item on the server. Content on the Shared with Me page will show the corresponding thumbnail or icon, the title, and information about when it was shared. We will discuss how you, too, can share content with others in Chapter 8, Interacting with Views on Tableau Server.

It is important to note that even though an item has been shared with you, the permissions rules will have to be adjusted for you to be able to view and interact with the content. The process of altering or adjusting permissions will vary by organization. We will discuss this in more detail in...