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pulikkan
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How to convert negative numbers into positive numbers

Hi folks,

 

If a column number is less tahn 0, i would like to convert to positive. Could you please let me know how can i do that. Apprciate your help on this.

 

 

 

Regards

Pulikkan

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Maybe something like:

 

new column = if [column] < 0 then [column]*-1 else [column]

Delete your old column, rename this column to your old column name.


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v-jiascu-msft
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Hi Pulikkan,

 

Could you please mark the proper answer as a solution?

 

Best Regards,

Dale

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If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Greg_Deckler
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In DAX, use ABS function. Or do you want M?


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Maybe something like:

 

new column = if [column] < 0 then [column]*-1 else [column]

Delete your old column, rename this column to your old column name.


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