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sidyahmed_pbix
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Change type of multiple columns

Hi there,
I need to change the type of some columns in my table below  (all columns endswith z_matches) .

How can i do in power query to change the type from boolean to text.

 

sidyahmed_pbix_0-1658407587416.png



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Vijay_A_Verma
Super User
Super User

Insert this step where #"Changed Type" will need to be replaced with your previous step

= Table.TransformColumnTypes(#"Changed Type",List.Transform(List.Select(Table.ColumnNames(#"Changed Type"), each Text.EndsWith(_,"z_matches")),each {_, type text}))

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Vijay_A_Verma
Super User
Super User

Insert this step where #"Changed Type" will need to be replaced with your previous step

= Table.TransformColumnTypes(#"Changed Type",List.Transform(List.Select(Table.ColumnNames(#"Changed Type"), each Text.EndsWith(_,"z_matches")),each {_, type text}))
BITomS
Solution Supplier
Solution Supplier

Hi @sidyahmed_pbix,

 

From your screenshot, it doesn't look like you are in Power Query? You first need to go to 'Transform Data' in the Home ribbon, then in the relevant table, you can see the data types in the top left of each column header:

 

OEMTomS_0-1658410807171.png

 

If you left click on the icon, you will see the option to change the data type.

 

Hope this helps.

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