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ah2020
Helper I
Helper I

Is it possible to add a specific set of text to the output value of a DAX Measure?

I have a Dax Measure as follows:

 

TotalSales:= SUM (Sales[Revenue])

 

I would like to use it on a Scorecard but instead of showing a single figure (say, 4,000), I would like to display as "4,000 is the Total Sales for the month".

 

So, basically, I want to attach the words "is the Total Sales for the month" to that Measure. Of course, that value will change whenever the user selects another month.

 

Is that possible? Or should I go by using another trick like a Text box (with the words "is the Total Sales for the month") next to the Scorecard.

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amitchandak
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Super User

@ah2020 , If Q&A is enabled you should be able to that easy in the text box.

 

If you create a measure like this it will become a text measure

 

TotalSales:= SUM (Sales[Revenue]) & " is the Total Sales for the month"

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AllisonKennedy
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Super User

@ah2020  You have a few options here:

 

Option A: DAX only

 

Total Sales Text:= FORMAT( SUM (Sales[Revenue]), $#,0.00 ) & " is the Total Sales for the month"

 

Option B: Text box (aka smart narrative)

 

You can combine DAX measures and text in the same visual within a text box: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/visuals/power-bi-visualization-smart-narrative#edit-the-su... 

 


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AllisonKennedy
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Super User

@ah2020  You have a few options here:

 

Option A: DAX only

 

Total Sales Text:= FORMAT( SUM (Sales[Revenue]), $#,0.00 ) & " is the Total Sales for the month"

 

Option B: Text box (aka smart narrative)

 

You can combine DAX measures and text in the same visual within a text box: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/visuals/power-bi-visualization-smart-narrative#edit-the-su... 

 


Please @mention me in your reply if you want a response.

Copying DAX from this post? Click here for a hack to quickly replace it with your own table names

Has this post solved your problem? Please Accept as Solution so that others can find it quickly and to let the community know your problem has been solved.
If you found this post helpful, please give Kudos C

I work as a Microsoft trainer and consultant, specialising in Power BI and Power Query.
www.excelwithallison.com

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@ah2020 , If Q&A is enabled you should be able to that easy in the text box.

 

If you create a measure like this it will become a text measure

 

TotalSales:= SUM (Sales[Revenue]) & " is the Total Sales for the month"

Full Power BI Video 20 Hours YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube

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