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Anonymous
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6 years ago

Sorting Problem with million format

Hi everyone,

I am new here and have a problem with sorting a table. I created a Measure to format the numbers in million. For example if I have 1.000.000 it should show 1m. I made this with this measure: 

 

= Format(sum(Basis[Expenses in USD]);"#,##,,.0m")
 
Now, when I'd like to sort my table (with Filter top 5) it is in the wrong order; Sweden should be the last one. 
 
 
Can someone help me? 
Need Help

3 Replies

  • FrankAT's avatar
    FrankAT
    Community Champion
    6 years ago

    Hi Anonymous ,

    the FORMAT function returns a string. Use the format settings in model view, see figure:

     

     

    Regards FrankAT

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      Not applicable
      6 years ago

      Hi FrankAT,

       

      thank you for your help. I changed the Format in Model and it works now. I have another problem. Now it does not show me numbers like 0,12. It shows only a 0. I use the following format: #,##0,,."m". I tried to adjust the Format with 0,00 but it doesnt work.

       

      Any suggestions? Excel is much more easier for me ^^.

       

      Thank you in advance

       

      Albert

  • danextian's avatar
    danextian
    Super User
    6 years ago

    Hi Anonymous,

     

    As what FrankAT mentioned, FORMAT function returns a string so your millions are not sorted by the number value but alphabetically.  You may follow what he suggested.