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Rsanjuan
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How to replace a value in a date column?

‎06-22-2017 08:09 AM

There is a data entry error in a date field that I'm trying to replace using the "Replace Values" in the query editor.  I want to replace "5/8/2016" with "5/7/2016".  however, when try to do this using the "Replace Value" function, it doesn't change.  Is their a formatting issue that needs to be done first?

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MarcelBeug
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‎06-22-2017 08:34 AM

There should be no issue if the column is of type date. Notice that dates don't come with surrounding double quotes.

 

This is how it looks like, including the generated code (note" I'm configured on culture "en-US"):

 

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v-jiascu-msft
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‎07-11-2017 02:59 AM

Hi @Rsanjuan,

 

Could you please mark the proper answer if it's convenient for you? That will be a help to others.

 

Best Regards!
Dale

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MarcelBeug
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‎06-22-2017 08:34 AM

There should be no issue if the column is of type date. Notice that dates don't come with surrounding double quotes.

 

This is how it looks like, including the generated code (note" I'm configured on culture "en-US"):

 

Replace date.png

Specializing in Power Query Formula Language (M)
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