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akhaliq7
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using an equals sign in a dax name

‎09-08-2022 08:45 AM

I would like to use an equals sign in a dax column name but I am not sure how, is there an escape character I can use to achieve this.

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PabloDeheza
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‎09-08-2022 11:43 AM

Hi there!

To use special characters in a column name you need to enclose the entire name in square brackets like this:

PabloDeheza_0-1662662564799.png

Let me know if that helps!

 

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PabloDeheza
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‎09-08-2022 11:43 AM

Hi there!

To use special characters in a column name you need to enclose the entire name in square brackets like this:

PabloDeheza_0-1662662564799.png

Let me know if that helps!

 

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