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dblank1974
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Need help to Remove duplicate duplicate in same cells leaving distinct values

I am new to power BI and the M code.  I need help removing duplicates within a cell but keeping the distinct values.  Below is the sample table I am trying this on.  I already grouped on a single column and extracted the data I wanted;

 

 

As you can see from the highlights I only want one test 3 in each of these examples.  Below is the code I am trying with the advanced editor;

 

 

There are no syntax errors but when I run it I get the following error

 

 

What am I doing wrong?  Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

  • well, I guess it only took me to spell out my problem on this forum to see where I was messing up.  I soolved my own problem.  Below was the correct code if anyone is interested.  The highlight is what  changed.

     

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    dblank1974
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    well, I guess it only took me to spell out my problem on this forum to see where I was messing up.  I soolved my own problem.  Below was the correct code if anyone is interested.  The highlight is what  changed.

     

  • Hello there

    You should try this 

    Table.TransformColumns( Source , {"Plugin Name", each Text.Combine(List.Distinct( Text.Split(_, ",")), ",")})