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Anonymous
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Function not Working (DAX) (Power Query Editor)

Hi all,

I'm try to use a few function like =TODAY(), CALENDAR and etc on Power Query Editor, but nothing is working like usualy.

For exemple: I created a custom column and type = TODAY(), and them the erro mensage is:  Expression.Error: The name 'today' wasn't recognized. Make sure it's spelled correctly.

Also, I identify that the auto-complet formula isnt working anymore.


Have someone with these same problem?

 

 

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AlexisOlson
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The Power Query editor does not use DAX. It uses the case-sensitive M language which has entirely different functions.

 

Try using DateTime.LocalNow() instead to get the current datetime or wrap that in Date.From(...) to get just the date component.

=Date.From(DateTime.LocalNow())

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AlexisOlson
Super User
Super User

The Power Query editor does not use DAX. It uses the case-sensitive M language which has entirely different functions.

 

Try using DateTime.LocalNow() instead to get the current datetime or wrap that in Date.From(...) to get just the date component.

=Date.From(DateTime.LocalNow())

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