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I have a measure which takes the difference of two measures (column 3 = column 2 - column1 in the image below) to show change over time. However, in multiple types of visuals (ex., card, matrix), all negative values render as zero. The grand total in a matrix also shows zero, which is only possible if some values from the expression are negative because the total of all values must be zero for this particular measure, so I know the issue relates to rendering negative values rather than not calculating negative values. Does anyone know why this might occur?
Hi @Anonymous ,
Can you provide your formula of your measure? If so, can you give me your sample data? Remember to hide your private data.
Best Regards,
Stephen Tao
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Just check the formatting on the field and do not under any circumstances format the output of measures using the FORMAT function.
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