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Anonymous
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Use String data in visualisation

I need to create visualisation using string data but I realise that bar graphs cannot be prepared because of the data type.

Can you please guide me on the query?1.PNG

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Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous ,

 

When you put your text field into the x-axis in the bar chart, it will automatically select the aggregation of counting type.

vstephenmsft_0-1667986543811.png

You could import your data into Power BI Desktop and try it.

 

 

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.

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Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous ,

 

When you put your text field into the x-axis in the bar chart, it will automatically select the aggregation of counting type.

vstephenmsft_0-1667986543811.png

You could import your data into Power BI Desktop and try it.

 

 

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.

amitchandak
Super User
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@Anonymous , You can use count in values.

 

Or you you can use table visual

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