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Fcoatis
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Post PatronNumber.FromText syntax
Hi, I have a custom column that is returning exactly what I want. That is, if a number is in "en-Us" use locale otherwise regional: = Table.AddColumn(RemCol3, "Custom", each try Number.Fr...
Hi Fcoatis ,
Based on your description, you can modify your M-query a little.
= Table.AddColumn(RemCol3, "Custom", each try Number.FromText([Custom1], "en-US") otherwise Number.FromText([Custom1]), type number)You need to define your data type of this column, or the default type is "any".
Here is my test result.
Hope that's what you were looking for.
Best Regards,
Yuna
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FcoatisPost Patron
Post Patronamitchandak Thanks for your suggestion. I know I can change the type in an additional step. I was wondering if I can change the type in one step, as mentioned in the code above?