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Hello,
I'm using Power Bi Desktop Version: 2.130.754.0 64-bit (June 2024)
I have a table with 27 rows, the column 'Highlight' has only values : 0, 1, 2 or 3, no nulls.
It is recognised as Whole Number, and Summarize is 'By Sum'.
I have no errors (except that i don't see the Sigma symbol..)
I want to use this 'Highlight' value for conditional formatting, but the dialog box doesn't allow me to select it.
In Format > Cell Elements I want to use it in a formula for the background. ("What Field should we base this on")
When i try to select it from the dropdown, it is not selectable, and the selection field turns red.
Anyone has an idea ?
If you want to know what I want to do you can see it here : around minute 10:40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4317R5BvsA&t=490s
Thanks for reading,
P
Solved! Go to Solution.
I think this is because it is a column. Try creating the Highlight as a measure and it should work for you.
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I think this is because it is a column. Try creating the Highlight as a measure and it should work for you.
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Simple indeed : I just added a new measure :
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