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Explanation of summarize formula

Hello,

 

I have read about the summarize formula but it doesn't yet make sense to make.

 

Can you give an example of when summarize may be used perhaps with an example?

 

Appreciate your help

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v-cherch-msft
Microsoft Employee
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Hi @Anonymous

 

Summarize Function can be used to get a summarize table. Below are some articles and posts for your reference.

https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/best-practices-using-summarize-and-addcolumns/

https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/all-the-secrets-of-summarize/

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Measure-to-calculate-percentage-of-Low-spend/td-p/547500

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/How-to-use-DAX-to-Sum-sales-and-take-the-average-per-transaction/m-p/493955#M230258

 

Regards,

Cherie

Community Support Team _ Cherie Chen
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v-cherch-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @Anonymous

 

Summarize Function can be used to get a summarize table. Below are some articles and posts for your reference.

https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/best-practices-using-summarize-and-addcolumns/

https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/all-the-secrets-of-summarize/

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Measure-to-calculate-percentage-of-Low-spend/td-p/547500

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/How-to-use-DAX-to-Sum-sales-and-take-the-average-per-transaction/m-p/493955#M230258

 

Regards,

Cherie

Community Support Team _ Cherie Chen
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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