Document and Entity Information
Aug. 01, 2019
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name Tableau Software Inc
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001303652
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Aug. 01, 2019
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-35925
Entity Tax Identification Number 47-0945740
Entity Address, Address Line One 1621 North 34th Street
Entity Address, City or Town Seattle
Entity Address, State or Province WA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 98103
City Area Code (206)
Local Phone Number 633-3400
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001
Trading Symbol DATA
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false