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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?
It will not let me simply just change the data type into a date. Thank you.
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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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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.
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/
Is there something I can change in the query editor? Thanks
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