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natasha519
Helper II
Helper II

Sorting mixed data type in power bi

I have 2 columns (Period number and I added an index column). Screenshot below:

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When I do sort descending, it's not recognizing Period 10 should have a value of 0. Any ideas how to fix this?

1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION

Use this

= Number.From(Text.Select([Period Number],{"0".."9"}))

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Vijay_A_Verma
Super User
Super User

In a custom column, put following formula and then sort on this custom column

= Number.From(Text.Split([Period Number]," "){1})

OK thanks and what if in some situations there is an asterisk? It appears this formula wont work then

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Use this

= Number.From(Text.Select([Period Number],{"0".."9"}))

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