date format in table visualization (how to keep as is and not get sub-date formats)

[Bbrown44]

I am trying to use a date format variable and create a view of a date... When I click on date visualization instead of getting a date i get 4 sub-variables (i.e., year, quarter, month, day). I just want the table view to show the date variable as is (e.g., 9/17/2017). I do I change the format to do that? ~Bryon

[quentin_vigne · Accepted solution]

Hi @Bbrown44

You simply have to click on your column name so it will display dates instead of trying to create hierarchy

-Quentin

[Anonymous]

Power BI - CUSTOM Date Formats (MM/DD/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY) - YouTube

This helps change your visuals date formats to DD/MM/YYYY, from a long date 

[NoobyNathan]

I did need that extra bit of info.. thanks

[Anonymous]

I am having this exact issue; however, the resolution offered in this post is not working.  Changing the auto date/time format checked changed nothing.  Is there something else I can try?

[AparnaSukumar91]

@Bbrown44 

Go to File > Options and settings > Options > Data Load > under Time intelligence > uncheck the box for auto date/time

Now the auto date heirarchy setting is removed meaning you will be able to select date in any format you want but in a single column in the Table Visual.

[quentin_vigne · Accepted solution]

Hi @Bbrown44

You simply have to click on your column name so it will display dates instead of trying to create hierarchy

-Quentin

[JaneJane]

THANK YOU this was driving me mad!!

[yrpsoa]

For those still confused, this is under the 'Columns' section under the 'Visualisations' window, rather than under  the 'Fields' list

[Bbrown44]

Great!!! This does work however the format of the date is now (e.g., Friday, December 01, 2017)... How do I keep the original formatting (i.e., 12/01/2017).

Thanks for your help!!!

[quentin_vigne · Accepted solution]

@Bbrown44

you can found the formatting option right here : 

Have a good day

- Quentin