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abeirne
Helper II
Helper II

Converting Date Text to Date format

Hi I have a column consisting of due dates, but it is in text format. How can I switch it into a date format on power bi?

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It will not let me simply just change the data type into a date. Thank you.

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VahidDM
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Super User

Hi @abeirne 

 

In Power Query, select that column and set the DATA TYPE to DATE. Make sure the format of your date is dd/mm/yyyy, otherwise you will face with error.

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VahidDM
Super User
Super User

Hi @abeirne 

 

In Power Query, select that column and set the DATA TYPE to DATE. Make sure the format of your date is dd/mm/yyyy, otherwise you will face with error.

VahidDM_0-1643235647052.png

 

 

 

If this post helps, please consider accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Appreciate your Kudos!!
LinkedIn: 
www.linkedin.com/in/vahid-dm/

 

 

abeirne
Helper II
Helper II

Is there something I can change in the query editor? Thanks

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