How to make short date format the default instead of long date.

[FH_MEL]

Hi,

I understand that Power Query uses my computer's regional settings for the default date. How can I get it to use the short date (MM/DD/YYYY) instead of the long date? I am mostly referring to the report view after I close and load. 

Thank you!

[ppm1]

One quick way to convert all date columns into a model to short date is to use this C# script using Tabular Editor (v2 for free, v3 is paid). You can then use TE for lots of other great stuff too.

foreach(var column in Model.Tables.SelectMany(t => t.Columns))
{
    if(column.DataType.ToString() == "DateTime")
    {
        column.FormatString = "Short Date";
        column.RemoveAnnotation("Format");
    } 
}

Pat

[Greg_Deckler]

@FH_MEL Not sure that is possible. You can use Metadata Mechanic to mass set your date formats though.

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