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hello everyone i'm actually working on power bi and i'm having this issu.
i have this kind of timestamp date :
20170701
20180708
20190609
please how can i convert it to a date time format ?
thank you
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Hi @Anonymous
Try Triming it first.
Regards,
Mariusz
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Hi @Anonymous
In Query Editor you can change the Data Type of the column like below, as long as your current format is YYYYMMDD
Regards,
Mariusz
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here is the error that i'm getting
DataFormat.Error: We couldn't convert to Date.
Details:
20180522
Hi @Anonymous
Try Triming it first.
Regards,
Mariusz
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
HI @Mariusz i did it, but all that i have is a column sur "Error" so i was wondering if there is a formula to get ta column in date time format
ps: i'm a begginer in power Bi ![]()
thank u for ur answer tho
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