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Explanation of summarize formula

‎10-25-2018 11:58 PM

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
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‎10-28-2018 08:22 PM

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
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Microsoft Employee

‎10-28-2018 08:22 PM

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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