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Dear All, please can someone help me with the difference between a "Whole number" formatted column and a "Numeric" formatted column. Examples of when to use both would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
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Hey @Alusine_Kamara
In Power BI, the "Whole Number" and "Decimal Number" formats refer to how the numeric values in a column are displayed. Here's the difference between them:
Whole Number Format:
Decimal Number Format (Numeric):
When to Use:
Regards,
Marcel Magalhães
Microsoft Power BI Official Partner
MCT | Certified PL-300 Power BI
Hey Marcel, good morning from Sierra Leone, West Africa. Your solution is concise...to the point. Thank you!
Hey @Alusine_Kamara
In Power BI, the "Whole Number" and "Decimal Number" formats refer to how the numeric values in a column are displayed. Here's the difference between them:
Whole Number Format:
Decimal Number Format (Numeric):
When to Use:
Regards,
Marcel Magalhães
Microsoft Power BI Official Partner
MCT | Certified PL-300 Power BI
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