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Nanakwame
Helper II
Helper II

Dax function to categorize based on number of characters.

Hi Power query experts,

 

I have a column that contains an extension number. For instance 100, 200, 12438976, 9872177654, ###, etc.

I will like a dax function to count the number of characters and categorize into "internal" or "external". 

so the calc should be something like this. if the number of characters is greater than 10 then "internal" else "external".

Is there a function i can use to generate this logic. 

 

Thank you 

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TheoC
Super User
Super User

@Nanakwame you can use the following as a measure or column:

 

Measure = IF ( LEN ( 'Table'[Column] ) > 9 , "Output 1" , "Output 2" )

 

Hope all is well mate.

 

Speak soon 🙂

 

If I have posted a response that resolves your question, please accept it as a solution to formally close the post.

Also, if you are as passionate about Power BI, DAX and data as I am, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, queries, or if you simply want to connect and talk to another data geek!

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Nanakwame
Helper II
Helper II

Thank you Sir. Talk to you soon

TheoC
Super User
Super User

@Nanakwame you can use the following as a measure or column:

 

Measure = IF ( LEN ( 'Table'[Column] ) > 9 , "Output 1" , "Output 2" )

 

Hope all is well mate.

 

Speak soon 🙂

 

If I have posted a response that resolves your question, please accept it as a solution to formally close the post.

Also, if you are as passionate about Power BI, DAX and data as I am, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, queries, or if you simply want to connect and talk to another data geek!

Want to connect?www.linkedin.com/in/theoconias

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