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jaryszek
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How to change local settings for interpreting numbers while loading data?

Hi Guys,

I can change this parameter: 

jaryszek_0-1742831541446.png

but this is only for Current File. I want to change it for global settings but how?

Best,
Jacek

 

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lbendlin
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no need for any of that.  Specify the culture parameter when using Table.TransformColumnTypes .

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lbendlin
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no need for any of that.  Specify the culture parameter when using Table.TransformColumnTypes .

Thanks it is only proper way 🙂 

Akash_Varuna
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Hi @jaryszek Could you do that in Global Regional one as you can see in the sreenshot there you just set it to poland or your desired one make sure that no file is open
If this post helped please do give a kudos and accept this as a solution
Thanks In Advance

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