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Andrew_lu1933
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How to set var to select column name?

in power query, if I want to operate one column, we will  use _[columnName].

but if I want operate many column, I want use List.Transform({columnName1, columaname2},(t)=> operate(Table, [t]).

how to pass columnName var to operator this column?

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wdx223_Daniel
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Super User

List.Transform({Column1,Column2},each List.Sum(Table.Column(tbl,_)))

watkinnc
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Super User

You can try

 

each (row)=> List.Tranform({row[Column1], row[Column2]}=> operate(Table, [t]))

 

--Nate


I’m usually answering from my phone, which means the results are visualized only in my mind. You’ll need to use my answer to know that it works—but it will work!!

[t]  , the t is only as a str, not as a var.

Vijay_A_Verma
Super User
Super User

If you can explain what exactly you are trying to do, then experts here can suggest the right solution. 

When you are doing List.Transform({columnName1, columaname2},(t)=>, it is t which contains columnName1 & 2 one by one and whatever you are operating on t will be applicable on columnName1 & 2.

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