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NewbieJono
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Dax to show what data is filtered

i am looking to have dax to show what data is selected from a coloumn, if only one item is selected show the name, if multiple then show "multiple Items Selected".

 

 

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speedramps
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Super User

Yourmessage =
SELECETEDVALUE(yourtablename[yourfiledname]),
"Multiple Items Selected"
)

 

Drag this measure to card visual

 

Drag your field to table visual.

Click and unclick a single item on the visual and each the card message change

 

Learn about SELECETEDVALUE here

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/selectedvalue-function

 

 

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NewbieJono
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thanks so much for this

speedramps
Super User
Super User

Yourmessage =
SELECETEDVALUE(yourtablename[yourfiledname]),
"Multiple Items Selected"
)

 

Drag this measure to card visual

 

Drag your field to table visual.

Click and unclick a single item on the visual and each the card message change

 

Learn about SELECETEDVALUE here

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/selectedvalue-function

 

 

Thanks for reaching out for help.

I have helped you, now please help me by giving kudos.

Remeber we are unpaid volunteers.

Click the thumbs up and accept as solution button. 

One question per ticket please. If you need to extend your request then please raise a new ticket.

You will get a quicker response and each volunteer solver will get the kudos they deserve. Thank you !

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