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harirao
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We can't automatically convert the column to Whole number type.

Hi All,

Can you help me on this, I have a column of numbers that was imported from Excel, showing as text in power bi. when i try to change Date Type to Whole number getting below error.

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Thank you

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JessicaRohrer
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You likely need to change it in PowerQuery editor than in the Table View. Can you try transforming to whole number in PowerQuery editor and post a screenshot if that doesnt work?

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JessicaRohrer
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You likely need to change it in PowerQuery editor than in the Table View. Can you try transforming to whole number in PowerQuery editor and post a screenshot if that doesnt work?

Anonymous
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Thank you Jessica - this just solved my current issue as well 🙂

Yx

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