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Sagejah9
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How to create an index column as a calculated column in dax

Hi. 
I have a one column table that I need to index starting from one in order to use it to sort in the visuals in the the reporting view. Any ideas? Only power query I see where that can be done. 

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Mahesh0016
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Hello @Sagejah9 ,
Good Morning

create calculated column using dax formula it is helpful for you. 

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Mahesh0016
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Hello @Sagejah9 ,
Good Morning

create calculated column using dax formula it is helpful for you. 

Thanks @Mahesh0016 , although this ranks it based on alphabetical order, I want to keep the order in the data view and start the first row 1

Please give PBI file if you....

MahyarTF
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Hi,

Not sure if it is useful for you, 

But if I usually use the Rankx function in Dax when I don't use Index via Power Query :

https://dax.guide/rankx/

Appreciate your Kudos and please mark it as a solution if it helps you.

Mahyartf

Thanks @MahyarTF 

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