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skopcak
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Helper I

Power query editor - Adding text and columns in one step

I need to add a new column to merge

In Excel would be a formula

= CONCATENATE ("Example:"; A2)

 

Result:

Data 1Result 1
Text1Example: Text1
Text2Example: Text2
Text3Example: Text3

 

How to describe the formula in the power query editor?

 

image.jpg

 

 

thank you answer

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Greg_Deckler
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= [Column1] & [Column2]

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ImkeF
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You need to escape the text like in Excel like this:

 

"Example"&[Data 1]

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v-chuncz-msft
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@skopcak,

 

You could also use Text.Insert.

Text.Insert([Data 1], 0, "Example: ")
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v-chuncz-msft
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Community Support

@skopcak,

 

You could also use Text.Insert.

Text.Insert([Data 1], 0, "Example: ")
Community Support Team _ Sam Zha
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
ImkeF
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Super User

You need to escape the text like in Excel like this:

 

"Example"&[Data 1]

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!

How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries

Greg_Deckler
Super User
Super User

= [Column1] & [Column2]

@ me in replies or I'll lose your thread!!!
Instead of a Kudo, please vote for this idea
Become an expert!: Enterprise DNA
External Tools: MSHGQM
YouTube Channel!: Microsoft Hates Greg
Latest book!:
Mastering Power BI 2nd Edition

DAX is easy, CALCULATE makes DAX hard...

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