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dmatliak
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Text function in query editor returns error

Hi, when adding new column in query editor and trying just a simple function such as Text.Length it always returns error. I have a simple table:

 

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Thanks for help.

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v-janeyg-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi, @dmatliak 

 

It’s my pleasure to answer for you.

According to your description,I think you missed '()' after the function of Text.Length.

Like this: Text.Length()

2.png

If it doesn’t solve your problem, please feel free to ask me.

 

Best Regards

Janey Guo

 

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

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v-janeyg-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi, @dmatliak 

 

It’s my pleasure to answer for you.

According to your description,I think you missed '()' after the function of Text.Length.

Like this: Text.Length()

2.png

If it doesn’t solve your problem, please feel free to ask me.

 

Best Regards

Janey Guo

 

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

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@dmatliak , Can you click on error share the error


refer how to handle error in power query
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE6DPmKqN7s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Lag0VOiTs

 

debug issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE6DPmKqN7s

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