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Deepakbqsingh
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How to change format from Month name to "MMM" format in power bi

I am trying to change the format of my Month column to "MMM" format using the DAX query FORMAT(Sales([MONTH]), "MMM").

I am getting the below error.

 

Deepakbqsingh_0-1720932267211.png

 

Right now values in my month column is in below format.

 

Deepakbqsingh_3-1720932361979.png

 

Please suggest the right way to achieve this.

 

Thanks.

 
 

 

 

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Jihwan_Kim
Super User
Super User

Hi,

I am not sure if you have date_column in the table, but I suggest like below.

Please check the attached pbix file.

 

 

- if you have date column in the table, try using Date.ToText function in Power Query Editor.

Date.ToText - PowerQuery M | Microsoft Learn

 

Jihwan_Kim_1-1720934285699.png

 

 

- if you want to use full_month_name column, try using Text.Start function in Power Query Editor.

Text.Start - PowerQuery M | Microsoft Learn

 

Jihwan_Kim_0-1720934271981.png

 


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Sakshi_Kank_08
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MonthShortMeasure = FORMAT(SELECTEDVALUE([YourDateColumn]), "MMM") 

This one of the way to change the Month name to "MMM" format

Jihwan_Kim
Super User
Super User

Hi,

I am not sure if you have date_column in the table, but I suggest like below.

Please check the attached pbix file.

 

 

- if you have date column in the table, try using Date.ToText function in Power Query Editor.

Date.ToText - PowerQuery M | Microsoft Learn

 

Jihwan_Kim_1-1720934285699.png

 

 

- if you want to use full_month_name column, try using Text.Start function in Power Query Editor.

Text.Start - PowerQuery M | Microsoft Learn

 

Jihwan_Kim_0-1720934271981.png

 


If this post helps, then please consider accepting it as the solution to help other members find it faster, and give a big thumbs up.


Click here to visit my LinkedIn page

Click here to schedule a short Teams meeting to discuss your question.

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