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JamesShawPBI
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Dates in the wrong order (Matrix)

hey guys,

I have a matrix below that doesnt display the dates in the correct order when the week goes across a month, any ideas how to fix this?:

 

JamesShawPBI_0-1664667511805.png

 

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@JamesShawPBI Look at the image you just posted. Look in the upper right corner of the Matrix visualization. See those three dots ( ... ). Those are ellipses. Click them to get a menu of things you can do, one of them is controlling sorting.



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JamesShawPBI
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@Greg_Deckler 

Below is the Date Table I am using:

JamesShawPBI_0-1664668451197.png


The dates are not in chronological order. I have written the dates in the order they should show up in the image below (in bold):

JamesShawPBI_1-1664668658896.png

 

@JamesShawPBI If you use the ellipses for the matrix visualization, what is it sorting on?



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ellipses for the matrix visualization, what is it sorting on?

see image below:

JamesShawPBI_0-1664672033204.png

 

 

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I am not sure what you mean by " ellipses for the matrix visualization, what is it sorting on?"


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@JamesShawPBI Look at the image you just posted. Look in the upper right corner of the Matrix visualization. See those three dots ( ... ). Those are ellipses. Click them to get a menu of things you can do, one of them is controlling sorting.



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Greg_Deckler
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@JamesShawPBI Create a Sort By column for your week? 

Sorry, having trouble following, can you post sample data as text and expected output?
Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882

Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490

The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.



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