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Chandanfnf
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Text data type measure is not working in Text Box

Hi,

 

I am trying to use a text data type measure in Text Box of Power BI Desktop but its not reading the measure name.

 

However measures having numeric values are working fine in Text Box and Q&A is also enabled.

 

Connection Source: Live Power BI dataset

 

Screenshot is attached, please go through it and help.

 

Chandanfnf_0-1659435490515.png

Thanks

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Anonymous
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Hi @Chandanfnf ,

 

You could try to use the card visual instead of the text box. Just put the measure into the card visual, it will display the results as text format.

 

Best Regards,

Stephen Tao

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

DataInsights
Super User
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@Chandanfnf,

 

Try this approach.

 

Click the "fx" button in the Title section:

 

DataInsights_0-1659529125357.png

 

Select the measure:

 

DataInsights_1-1659529166711.png

 





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