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theblueslover
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extract data types of columns

‎10-20-2022 08:38 PM

guys is there any way to extract the data type of the columns in tables?

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ImkeF
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‎10-21-2022 07:53 AM

Hi @theblueslover ,
yes, the function Table.Schema returns types from tables.

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ImkeF
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‎10-21-2022 07:53 AM

Hi @theblueslover ,
yes, the function Table.Schema returns types from tables.

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!

How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries

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theblueslover
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‎10-23-2022 08:32 PM

thank you @ImkeF that's what I was looking for.

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