Solved: Date Formatting

msperri · ‎10-11-2022

Hi,

Is there a way to prevent date columns changing date format?

I am having an issue with Power BI automatically changing the date column to mm/dd/yyyy when I want it to remain dd/mm/yyyy. I am using an Excel spreadsheet as the data source (which I have formatted as dd/mm/yyyy.

Many thanks,

ImkeF · ‎10-11-2022

Hi @msperri ,

that has to do with the regional settings. You can adjust them under:
File -> Options and Settings -> Options -> Current File -> Regional Settings.

Also, you can add a regional parameter in the Changed Type function at the end like "en-GB" to keep the original meaning:

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ImkeF · ‎10-11-2022

Hi @msperri ,

that has to do with the regional settings. You can adjust them under:
File -> Options and Settings -> Options -> Current File -> Regional Settings.

Also, you can add a regional parameter in the Changed Type function at the end like "en-GB" to keep the original meaning:

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!

How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries

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