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Anonymous
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How can I change values in a column?

Hello,

Using the screenshot below, I am wondering if there is a way to update the names of fields in a column. 

 

nfowler_PDR_0-1672843753923.png

 

For example, I would like to change the "User defined status 1" fields with "Inactive".

 

Is there a way to do this in Power BIDesktop?

 

Thank you for your time!

-Nat

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Pragati11
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HI @Anonymous ,

 

In POwer Query Editor, you can replace values.

Right click on your column and use Replace values option as shown below:

Pragati11_0-1672844183199.png

A new window will appear:

Pragati11_1-1672844267584.png

Enter your old value and new value in there.

 

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Pragati11
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HI @Anonymous ,

 

In POwer Query Editor, you can replace values.

Right click on your column and use Replace values option as shown below:

Pragati11_0-1672844183199.png

A new window will appear:

Pragati11_1-1672844267584.png

Enter your old value and new value in there.

 

Best Regards,

Pragati Jain


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Anonymous
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Thank you for taking a look, @Pragati11!

 

Is there a way to get power query editor open through Power BI Desktop, or do I have to download and then open in Power Query editor? 

 

Thanks,

-Nat

HI @Anonymous ,

 I am assuming you have your pbix file which is Power BI Desktop.

Open that file, then under Home --> Transform Data as shown below will open a new window which is Power BI Query |Editor:

Pragati11_0-1672846550483.png

Power Query Editor window will show all the data tables that you currently have:

Pragati11_1-1672846610393.png

Then click on the data you want to apply the replace transformation.

 

Best Regards,

Pragati Jain


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