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Justmeandbi
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Number or text

When i add a value to a line chart totals are calculated correctly. When i add the same value to.a matrix it is treated as if it is a text value, so total.is not calculated.

I am new to power bi, but this is very strange to me.
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v-jiascu-msft
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Hi @Justmeandbi,

 

Can you share a dummy sample please?

 

Best Regards,

Dale

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dramus
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Are you adding it in the values or columns field? 

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