Calculated Columns

In Power BI, calculated columns are used to create new columns in a table by defining a formula that performs a calculation based on existing columns. These calculated columns are then added to the data model and can be used in reports, visuals, and other calculations.

User Interface

The below information about calculated columns are available in Powerops:

1. Table Name: Name of table where all calculated columns are stored.

2. Column Name: Name given to a column which has been created using DAX formula.

3. Expression: Formulas which are written to define the logic to generate values for a new column in a table.

4. Is Hidden?: It clarifies if the column is hidden or not.

5. Is Row Label? It clarifies if the column is a row label.

6. Is Key Column? It clarifies if the column is a key identifier or not.

7. Display Folder: Name of the folder which is a container to show group of columns.

8. Data Type: The specific category of data (such as text, number, date, etc.) assigned to the values generated by the calculated column's formula.

9. Synonyms: It generally refers to alternate names or terms that can be used interchangeably to refer to the same calculated column.

10. Format: It refers to specifying the display format for the values generated by the calculated column's formula.

11. Percentage Format: It indicates the display format used to present values as percentages.

12. Thousand Separator: It refers to the formatting option that adds commas or other symbols to separate thousands in numerical values.

13. Decimal Places: It denotes the formatting setting that determines the number of digits to display after the decimal point for numerical values

14. Sort by column: The column name based on which column is sorted

15. Data Category: Classifies the measure's data type

16. Summarize By: Displays the type of aggregation used (if any)

17. Description: Refers to a text or comment that provides additional information about the purpose or function of the calculated column.