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xiuqinglim20
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2 years ago
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null formula not working?

Hi there,

 

I am trying to add a conditional column where if the column value is blank, it will return me a "Y" value while if it is not blank, it will return me a "N".

I believe the formula I am using was working for me before but it is no longer working for me now.

Anyone experiencing the same issue? Or anyone able to spot what I did wrong?

 

  • AlienSx's avatar
    AlienSx
    2 years ago

    xiuqinglim20 "blank" is not null. You have "" over there. So working expression is if [Column1] = "" then "Y" else "N".

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  • Hi, xiuqinglim20 apparently [Column1] <> null otherwise you would see null in PQ editor in Column1. Something is in there - maybe space (" "). Try this formula: 

    each if List.Contains({null, " "}, [Column1]) then "Y" else "N"

    Just find out what is in Column1.

    • AlienSx's avatar
      AlienSx
      Super User

      xiuqinglim20 "blank" is not null. You have "" over there. So working expression is if [Column1] = "" then "Y" else "N".