Search for exact string in column

[Anonymous]

I want to search for exact string in a column and then get a particular value.

Formula i use:

asb Rev new = if(CONTAINSSTRING([segment],"asb"),[asb Rev],blank())

But There are values in segment like asb, asb TSS, asb NIV.

Now the values are populating against asb as well as against asb TSS, asb NIV.

Is there a way to search only for exact letters in segment column ??

I want to search in such a way that when i write asb in formula ,it searches for only asb not for asb TSS or asb NIV.

let me know how can i work this situation in DAX

Help!!

[v-lionel-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous ,

As tested, @Greg_Deckler 's solution can help you.

Best regards,
Lionel Chen

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[Greg_Deckler]

@Anonymous - Oh, yeah, here is another way:

asb Rev new = if([segment]="asb"),[asb Rev],blank())

[amitchandak]

@Anonymous , I think it should solve with the solution by @Greg_Deckler already provided.

if not you need to provide data.

[Greg_Deckler]

@Anonymous Maybe:

asb Rev new = if(FIND([segment],"asb",,0)>0 && LEN([segment])=3),[asb Rev],blank())

Probably a better way, I'll look. In the mean time, if you could post sample data I could mock this up. Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882

Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490

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