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Get previous month in MMM format
In a Dax measure I'm trying to compare a date to the previous month in the format of MMM. Can someone give me the syntax.
Thanks, Mark
4 Replies
- AnkitaaMishra
Super User
Hi Anonymous ,
Not sure how your data looks, if you can share some sample it will be helpful.
If your scenario is that you have a date column and you want to compare it with the Previous month of current date then refer below DAX : - Greg_Deckler
Community Champion
Anonymous Sorry, having trouble following, can you post sample data as text and expected output?
Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882
Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490
The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.Hi Anonymous
Thanks for the reply from Greg_Deckler and AnkitaaMishra .
Anonymous , is your problem solved? If not, could you please share some sample data and the expected results based on the sample data so that we can help you better? How to provide sample data in the Power BI Forum - Microsoft Fabric Community Or show them as screenshots or pbix. Please remove any sensitive data in advance. If uploading pbix files please do not log into your account.
Best Regards,
Yulia Xu
