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Date format in display
How can I display the date in dd/mm/yyyy format? The data in the table "shows" the date in dd/mm/yyyy format. But when it is displayed on the report, it is presented in mm/dd/yyyy format.
Hi ILoveAutomating ,
When importing flat files into powerbi, they are processed according to local default settings.
If you want to keep the date form in the REPORT consistent with the format in the table, you can set it in the following area.Best Regards,
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Hi ILoveAutomating ,
When importing flat files into powerbi, they are processed according to local default settings.
If you want to keep the date form in the REPORT consistent with the format in the table, you can set it in the following area.Best Regards,
Adamk KongIf this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Hi ILoveAutomating
Please use LOCALE option and location setting
https://tanducits.com/tips-and-tricks/4-ways-to-fix-date-errors-in-power-query--locale--regional-settings
Let me know if that works for you
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Pijush
LinkedinI am adding the 2 screenshots to show how the data is displayed and how the same field when used in a report is displayed.
Hi ILoveAutomating
LOCALE option is available in Power Query editor
Also region setting available in Power BI option
Please follow the articles in detailsThe screenshot that I shared is from Power Query.
Also, in the Power BI options, I have checked the regional settings. I also changed them to other countries with dd/mm/yyyy usage, but the display in the report always remains mm/dd/yyyy.In case my initial message was confusing:
the data imported in PowerBI is dd/mm/yyyy (see my screenshot). It is only when the data is displayed on a report that it is in mm/dd/yyyy format.
HI ILoveAutomating ,
You can manually set the format in which you need the date to be displayed.
Find below the screenshot showing the same
