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ArpanJain
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using dax how to write categorization using first letter of field name

how to write category A for letter A-M and category b for letter N-P and category c for Q-Z from state and province  columnunnamed.png

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amitchandak
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@ArpanJain , You need to create a new column

 

New column=

var _1 = left([State or province],1)

Switch(True() ,

_1 <= "M", "Category A",

_1 <= "O", "Category B",

"Category C"

)

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amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@ArpanJain , You need to create a new column

 

New column=

var _1 = left([State or province],1)

Switch(True() ,

_1 <= "M", "Category A",

_1 <= "O", "Category B",

"Category C"

)

Share with Power BI Enthusiasts: Full Power BI Video (20 Hours) YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube

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