[header] How to upload an excel file into a trial version of tableau and create a simple dashboard [title] Download your free trial of tableau. [step] Tableau offers a 14 day free trial of their product. It is completely free all you have to do is download it. 
You can import your own data to work with in this product, i show you how in later steps, or you can use the data they provide. Their data is already in the free trial when you download it.