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AnkitBI
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How to Format M Query Syntax

‎09-25-2019 11:57 PM

@ImkeF  

@Zubair_Muhammad 

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Hi - How can we format M-Query syntax in proper way. I searched but couldn't find any reliable answer.  Is thery any available Tool like we have for DAX (DAX formatter,others) or we just need to right it the correct way.

 

Thanks,

Ankit Jain

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Zubair_Muhammad
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‎09-26-2019 01:15 AM

Hi @AnkitBI 

 

I am not aware of tool like DAX formatter for Power Query/M.

 

I use help from gridlines in the Advanced Editor to do some code alignments


Regards
Zubair

Please try my custom visuals

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‎09-26-2019 01:54 AM

Same here, would love to see such a tool 😉

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

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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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Zubair_Muhammad
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‎09-26-2019 01:15 AM

Hi @AnkitBI 

 

I am not aware of tool like DAX formatter for Power Query/M.

 

I use help from gridlines in the Advanced Editor to do some code alignments


Regards
Zubair

Please try my custom visuals
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ImkeF
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In response to Zubair_Muhammad

‎09-26-2019 01:54 AM

Same here, would love to see such a tool 😉

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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AnkitBI
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In response to ImkeF

‎09-26-2019 02:06 AM

@ImkeF  @Zubair_Muhammad 

So all these beautifully crafted queries manually 🙂 Thanks for Acknowleging and replying.

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ppvinsights
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‎05-12-2020 11:10 PM

Hi all,

 

even if the post is not the newest - we developed a Power Query Formatter. You find it here

https://powerqueryformatter.com

If offer an API as well if you want to use it on your websites/blogs.

If you find any issues do not hesitate to send a bug report.

 

Holger

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