Month: April 2023

How To Use The Dynamic Format Strings Feature – Power BI April 2023 Updates

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One of the latest updates for Power BI in April 2023 introduces a new capability called Dynamic Format Strings, which provides an interactive means for users to control the presentation of data in visuals. In this video, Brian demonstrates how you can setup and utilize of this feature.

Although the current example focuses on modifying the format of a singular visual with Dynamic Format Strings, this technique can be readily extended to multiple visuals on a single page or even to the entire suite of visuals spanning several pages by utilizing synch slicers.

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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Setting up a helper table
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Excel Searching During File Open 2592

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Microsoft Excel Tutorial.
When you go to File, Open, there is a Search box at the top. This search box often surprises me by offering files that are years old. I always wondered how it is working. My friends on the Excel team pointed me to Theo Lorrain-Hale, a Project Manager who worked on the search box.
In this episode, I share tips for where the search box is actually searching.

How To Calculate Year To Date Sales For Non-Standard Calendar Tables Using DAX

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Using DAX for time intelligence calculations in Power BI provides several advantages, such as the ability to perform complex calculations, create custom date ranges, and dynamically adjust calculations based on user selections.

However, when using custom calendars in Power BI, it is important to ensure that the calendar is set up correctly and that all time intelligence calculations are based on the correct date column. Additionally, it is essential to consider any differences in the length of periods, such as weeks or months, as this can impact the accuracy of time intelligence calculations.

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Excel Add A Calculation To Each Pivot Table Subtotal Row Epsiode 2591

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Microsoft Excel tutorial on pivot tables.
Todd wants to calculate (12/52)*Sales on each subtotal row in a pivot table.
Bill shows how to add a calculated field to a pivot table and then uses some formatting to show the field only on the subtotal rows.

To download the data: https://www.mrexcel.com/youtube/-WqKrzOyCN8/

Table of Contents
(0:00) Formula outside of pivot table
(0:28) Calculated Field in Pivot Table
(1:11) Verify the calculation
(1:30) White Font trick
(1:55) When pivot table changes
(2:35) Wrap-up

ChatGPT blew my mind with this Power BI scenario

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Our minds were blown by this ChatGPT example for Power BI from our friends Stephanie Bruno and Shannon Lindsay! Use ChatGPT to help get you pointed in the right direction and with a faster solution.

Power BI datasets CI/CD (the easy-ish way)
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Excel – Best Way For Running Totals – Episode 2590

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Microsoft Excel how-to video about Running Totals in Excel.
In one of my Bing Shorts, I showed two different ways to do Running Totals in Excel.
And then, an interesting comment from Carlo in Italy with a running total formula that I’ve never seen before.

To download the data from today, go here: https://www.mrexcel.com/youtube/TnkyqfGGV9g/

I had to bring that formula to Excel to visualize how it was working. It was cool that it used a colon next to INDEX. But is there a simpler way?

In the video, I then compare four different Running Total Formulas. Which are easiest to enter? Which Continue reading “Excel – Best Way For Running Totals – Episode 2590” →

3 tips for the new On-Object editing of a Power BI visual

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Have you started using the new on-object editing for Power BI visuals? Adam found some hidden gems that you may not be aware of when using it! You need to be aware of these!

Use on-object interaction with visuals in your report (preview)
https://learn.microsoft.com/power-bi/create-reports/power-bi-on-object-interaction

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How To Calculate Due Dates Within Working Days In Power BI

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Power BI is an exceptional tool for time intelligence as it allows for easy visualization and analysis of time-based data. Its built-in time intelligence functions enable users to quickly calculate common time-based metrics like year-to-date or month-over-month comparisons.

Isolating certain dates in Power BI can be tedious when dealing with large datasets or complex date ranges. This can require using filters, slicers, or other advanced features to extract the desired data. In this video, Greg is going to demonstrate how you can calculate due dates within working days in Power BI using DAX and Power Query.

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01:23 DAX solution
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Loop through a list using pySpark for your Azure Synapse Pipelines

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Curious how to loop through files using pySpark? Patrick walks through how he did it for use within his Azure Synapse Analytics Pipelines and Notebooks.

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Excel Count By Week – Episode 2589

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Microsoft Excel tutorial on how to count records by week.
This video includes three methods:
Using Group Field in a pivot table to roll up to weeks.
Using a formula of Data minus WEEKNUM(,3) to back the date to Monday.
Using ISOWEEKNUM plus the year along with SORT, UNIQUE, and COUNTIF.

To download the data, visit: https://www.mrexcel.com/youtube/GLkEsvirk9Y/

Table of Contents
(0:00) Count by Week in Excel pivot table
(0:43) Pivot convert dates to weeks
(1:33) Using date minus WEEKDAY(,3)
(2:19) Sort, Unique, COUNTIF
(2:53) Using ISOWEEKNUM in Excel
(3:30) Excel formula for Year and Week Number

Handling Weekday vs Weekend Dates In Power BI Using DAX

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Efficient data analysis often requires calculating results for specific days within a week. For instance, when sales inputs are available only on weekdays, it becomes necessary to isolate those days for analysis.

In this tutorial, Sam showcases how you can use DAX to solve this issue, along with some slight adjustments to the date table in the data model. By following these steps, you can streamline your analysis process and gain valuable insights without unnecessary data points.

*****Video Details*****
00:00 Introduction
01:22 Date table
02:33 Sales Weekdays
03:25 Sales Weekends
04:10 Measure branching

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How To Validate Data Against Online Lists Using M

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Most data problems in Power Query can be solved using the UI, and even more can be resolved by slightly editing the M code generated by the UI. Thus, if your data is not excessively messy and your transformations aren’t too intricate, you may not require extensive M knowledge. However, if you invest time in learning M, you can unlock incredible possibilities!

Learning M language is going to be advantageous for anyone who works with data and wants to efficiently manipulate, clean and transform large and complex data sets. In this video, Brian is going to demonstrate exactly why that is Continue reading “How To Validate Data Against Online Lists Using M” →