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lastnn30
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seprate number with - (dashes) using power query

Hi

I have a number like this 123456789. Can I use power query only (no formula) to trasfer it to 123-456-789. Thank you very much for the help in advance.

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PaulDBrown
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Here is one clickety-click way

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If you need the orignal also, just duplicate the original column before applying the steps

 





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PaulDBrown
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Here is one clickety-click way

convert.gif

If you need the orignal also, just duplicate the original column before applying the steps

 





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Amazing demo, thank you so much all of you. 

Hi @PaulDBrown ! Pretty nice demonstration 🙂 Can you tell me which program did you use to record it ?

Sure!

https://www.screentogif.com/ 

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Thank you so much!

NishPatel
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In Power Query, Select the number column and select "Split Column" By Positions and enter 3 as number of characters. This will split the number into three columns. Then create custom column and enter formula "Number.ToText([Column1])&"-"&Number.ToText([Column2])&"-"&Number.ToText([Column3]). This will give you your desired result 123-456-789.

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