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Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the world of Power BI, let\u2019s uncover some small but handy Power BI Hacks that can transform the way you work with data. Whether you are an experienced professional or a beginner, the tips we discuss in this blog will help you streamline your processes and gain insights more efficiently.<\/p>\n

Problem Statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the company\u2019s data grows in size, it is essential to spend less time and do smart work by knowing a few data transformation tricks and a few visualization hacks. These tricks are related to Power Query, like how to check the row data details, removal of unwanted columns with ease, searching for specific columns, combining multiple M code steps in a single step, etc.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong>\u00a0Suppose you have a sales table that consists of 100 columns, and you want to find the sales date column, and if that column is at the 100th<\/sup>\u00a0position, you need to scan the complete table manually. But there is a trick for searching a column instead of scanning each and every column, which will be an efficient and quicker process.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s start discussing those tips which are categorized into Power Query, DAX & Visualizations.<\/p>\n

<\/a>POWER QUERY HACKS<\/h2>\n

<\/a>1. Check the Rows<\/h3>\n

Conceptual Background:<\/strong>\u00a0Whenever we are working with Power Query, it is very difficult to track the information due to multiple columns and a lot of data. So, instead of tracking the information horizontally, you can simplify your process by clicking on the specific row number. This will help you to display all the data vertically, and this will help you to scan your complete row data without losing your place.<\/p>\n

Practical Implementation:<\/strong>\u00a0In the example below, we have row 7 selected, which displays data vertically in the next image, highlighted as Fiscal Quarter as 2, Product as A, Cluster as C2, and Sales as 2750.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>2. Remove Unwanted Columns<\/h3>\n

Conceptual Background<\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0This is one of the best hacks when working with Power BI. Adding columns consumes extra memory and can slow down the report\u2019s performance. So, you can remove unnecessary columns from your dataset that will lead to faster performance. A leaner dataset is easier to understand, troubleshoot, and navigate.<\/p>\n

Practical Implementation:<\/strong>\u00a0Now, let\u2019s see how to remove unnecessary columns from Power Query:<\/p>\n

First, go to the Home Tab\u00a0\u203a<\/p>\n

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Then select Remove Columns\u00a0\u203a<\/p>\n

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Then select the columns you want to keep and then Remove Other Columns\u00a0\u203a<\/p>\n

Here, I have chosen Fiscal Quarter, Product & Sales, so by applying Remove Other Columns, the Cluster column will be removed.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>3. Find the Column<\/h3>\n

Conceptual Background:<\/strong>\u00a0Searching for a column in a fact table can be\u00a0frustrating. So, to quickly locate a specific column, use the\u00a0Ctrl+G\u00a0<\/strong>shortcut, or you can go to Home \u203a Choose Column \u203a\u00a0Go to Column. This will open a search dialog box in which we can search for the column name. This shortcut helps save\u00a0time and eliminates the frustration of searching through the tables.<\/p>\n

Practical Implementation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a>4. Replacing Multiple Column Values in One Step<\/h3>\n

Conceptual Background:<\/strong>\u00a0Using a conditional column, we can replace multiple Column values in a single step, which eliminates creating repetitive manual steps. This will reduce the time and effort needed to clean data, ensuring consistency across datasets. This will also improve the performance as there will be no redundant steps.<\/p>\n

Practical Implementation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a>5. Filtering by Selection<\/h3>\n

Conceptual Background:<\/strong>\u00a0Filtering the data in Power Query is a common scenario, so the most efficient way to do it is to select the desired column \u203a right click \u203a and choose the appropriate filter condition.<\/p>\n

Practical Implementation:<\/strong>\u00a0For eg, if we want to filter the values that end with C1 in the Cluster column, then right click on C1 \u203a Text Filters \u203a\u00a0Ends With will filter the cluster column with C1 values.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>POWER BI HACKS DAX<\/h2>\n

<\/a>6. Formatting DAX Measures<\/h3>\n

Conceptual Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n