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kivanct
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Date.ToText Power Querry issue

Hi,

I wanted to change date format by using power querry. To do that I ve used "Date.ToText" function. In custom column as you can see  I am getting "00" instead of month numbers like "02" , "03". 

What is to reason for that ? Which function i should use ? 

 

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Regards

 

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Migasuke
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Hi @kivanct ,

months in the function must be MM because M language is case sensitive. Formula should be then like this:
Date.ToText([Dates],"yyyy-MM")

Overview of all format options can be seen here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/standard/base-types/custom-date-and-time-format-strings



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Niniko
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Dear all, my result shows error, do you know why? i'm sure the column used is datetime format.

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Migasuke
Memorable Member
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Hi @kivanct ,

months in the function must be MM because M language is case sensitive. Formula should be then like this:
Date.ToText([Dates],"yyyy-MM")

Overview of all format options can be seen here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/standard/base-types/custom-date-and-time-format-strings



If my answer was helpful please give me a Kudos or even accept as a Solution.

Let's connect on LinkedIn!

Hi @Migasuke 

Thanks a lot. 

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