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msperri
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3 years ago
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Date Formatting

Hi,

 

Is there a way to prevent date columns changing date format?

 

I am having an issue with Power BI automatically changing the date column to mm/dd/yyyy when I want it to remain dd/mm/yyyy. I am using an Excel spreadsheet as the data source (which I have formatted as dd/mm/yyyy.

 

Many thanks,

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  • ImkeF's avatar
    ImkeF
    3 years ago

    Hi msperri ,

    that has to do with the regional settings. You can adjust them under:
    File -> Options and Settings -> Options -> Current File -> Regional Settings.

    Also, you can add a regional parameter in the Changed Type function at the end like "en-GB" to keep the original meaning:

     

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  • ImkeF's avatar
    ImkeF
    Community Champion
    3 years ago

    Hi msperri ,

    that has to do with the regional settings. You can adjust them under:
    File -> Options and Settings -> Options -> Current File -> Regional Settings.

    Also, you can add a regional parameter in the Changed Type function at the end like "en-GB" to keep the original meaning: