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goms
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Find Specific text in a column and display a corresponding value

For example, I have a column called "Status"

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and I want to create a new column that will display the "Status in Words" like if the "Status" contains (NS) then it will show Not Started, (IP) - In Progress, (CLSD) - Closed

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GilbertQ
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Hi there

 

I would suggest easily doing this in the Query Editor using the Conditional Column.

 

Below is what the image looks like.

Power BI Conditional Column.png

 

If you require to get a better understanding of how to use the conditional columnm you can see this blog post by Matt Allington

 

http://exceleratorbi.com.au/conditional-columns-power-bi-desktop/





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GilbertQ
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Hi there

 

I would suggest easily doing this in the Query Editor using the Conditional Column.

 

Below is what the image looks like.

Power BI Conditional Column.png

 

If you require to get a better understanding of how to use the conditional columnm you can see this blog post by Matt Allington

 

http://exceleratorbi.com.au/conditional-columns-power-bi-desktop/





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