Formula bar disappearing - unable to edit measures

[chris1579]

Usually after editing a calculated column, the formula bar totally disappears in PBI desktop. Here I have a measure selected and no way to edit it.

I'm on Version: 2.142.928.0 64-bit (April 2025). This issue looks like it's been reported a few times and despite apparent updates and fixes (and a weird comment about it being "ported to SU11" which I don't understand at all) I can't find any recent information about this and whether it's still a known bug.

[v-bmanikante]

Hi @chris1579 ,

We wanted to kindly follow up to check if the solution provided for the issue worked? or Let us know if you need any further assistance?

If our response addressed, please mark it as Accept as solution and click Yes if you found it helpful.

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[v-bmanikante]

Hi @chris1579 ,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community Forum.

Could you please ensure that you're using the latest version of the Power BI Desktop? 

If the issue still persists after updating, we recommend raising a support ticket with Microsoft so the engineering team can take a closer look.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/support/create-support-ticket

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it!

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B Manikanteswara Reddy

[chris1579]

Maybe a stupid question but where would I get this? If I look to the current downloadable version it's the 2.142 build I'm already on

[v-bmanikante]

Hi @chris1579 ,

That’s not a stupid question at all , it’s a very common one!🙂

If you're using Windows 10/11, I recommend getting it from the Microsoft Store, as it will auto-update for you:

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it!

Regards,

B Manikanteswara Reddy

[chris1579]

I've actually done that and I'm still on that earlier build. Could be a geography thing?

[v-bmanikante]

Hi @chris1579 ,

If you're not able to download the latest version of Power BI (May release) yet, could you please try downloading the previous version and test your scenario on that?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-latest-update#download-older-version...

Once the May release becomes available, you can then download and switch to the latest version.

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it!

Regards,

B Manikanteswara Reddy

[chris1579]

Did you not read my initial post? That's the version I have....

[v-bmanikante]

Hi @chris1579 ,

Could you please recheck the initial post you shared? From the initial post, it appears that the version you're using might be: 2.142.928.0 64-bit (April 2025) . Please let me know if I’m misunderstanding anything.

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it!

Regards,

B Manikanteswara Reddy

[chris1579]

The link you sent me just had info about that exact release:
April 2025 Update (2.142.928.0)

So is your suggestion that I try a version prior to the one I'm on currently, rather than just "prior to the May release"?

[v-bmanikante · Accepted solution]

Helllo @chris1579 ,

Thanks for clarifying. Please try using a Power BI version prior to the April release and check, If the issue still occurs. If the issue persists even after that, I recommend raising a support ticket with Microsoft for further assistance.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/support/create-support-ticket

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it!

Regards,

B Manikanteswara Reddy

[v-bmanikante]

Hi @chris1579 ,

did you get a chance to raise a Microsoft support ticket, and was the issue resolved? If so, please consider marking it as the accepted solution to help others as well.

Regards,

B Manikanteswara Reddy

[v-bmanikante]

Hi @chris1579 ,

did you get a chance to raise a Microsoft support ticket, and was the issue resolved? If so, please consider marking it as the accepted solution to help others as well.

Regards,

B Manikanteswara Reddy

[v-bmanikante]

Hi @chris1579 ,

As we haven’t heard back from you, we will go ahead and close this ticket for now.

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to raise a new ticket, we’re always happy to help.

Our sincere apologies if there was any inconvenience caused.

Regards,

B Manikanteswara Reddy