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toplisek
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Column Tools are not visible

How to enable Columnd tools when I go to the data panel? it is not visible...

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Nasif_Azam
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Hey @toplisek ,

If the "Column Tools" tab is not visible in Power BI's data pane, you can try the following steps to enable it:

 

  1. Ensure You're in the Right View:

    • First, make sure you are in the Data view and not in the Report or Model view. Column Tools are available only in the Data view.

  2. Select a Column:

    • Click on a column in the Fields pane in the Data view. If no column is selected, the "Column Tools" tab will not appear.

  3. Check if the Tab Is Hidden:

    • The Column Tools tab might be hidden in the ribbon. If you're using a customized ribbon, ensure that the "Column Tools" is not accidentally hidden. You can reset the ribbon by going to File > Options and settings > Options > Customize Ribbon and ensure "Column Tools" is selected.

  4. Update Power BI Desktop:

    • If you're using an older version of Power BI Desktop, updating to the latest version might resolve the issue.

  5. Check for Permissions:

    • If you are working within a workspace or shared report, ensure you have the necessary permissions to modify the data model.

 
 

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For Detailed Information:

Power BI Column Tools tab does not show up - Microsoft Fabric Community

Solved: Table tools, Column tools and Measure tools not showing in Power BI Desktop

 

 

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Best Regards,
Nasif Azam

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