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This guide provides a step-by-step process for data cleaning and creating DAX measures in Power BI. It covers accessing Power Query Editor, removing unnecessary columns, handling null values, converting data types, adding a duration column, and writing key DAX measures. Final tips include renaming tables and using formatting for improved visuals.

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This guide provides a step-by-step process for data cleaning and creating DAX measures in Power BI. It covers accessing Power Query Editor, removing unnecessary columns, handling null values, converting data types, adding a duration column, and writing key DAX measures. Final tips include renaming tables and using formatting for improved visuals.

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Power BI: Data Cleaning & DAX Measures Guide

Step 1: Access Power Query Editor


1. Open Power BI Desktop.
2. Click on the 'Home' tab.
3. Select 'Transform Data' to open Power Query Editor.
Screenshot Placeholder: Power BI Home tab with 'Transform Data' highlighted.
Step 2: Remove Unnecessary Columns
Right-click on any irrelevant column and select 'Remove'.
Screenshot Placeholder: Column right-click menu with 'Remove'.
Step 3: Handle Null or Missing Values
Click the filter dropdown of each column. Look for '(null)' values. Use 'Replace
Values' to clean or filter them out.
Screenshot Placeholder: Filter dropdown showing nulls.
Step 4: Convert Column Data Types
Right-click a column and choose 'Change Type'. Set appropriate types (Date, Whole
Number, Text).
Screenshot Placeholder: Change Type context menu.
Step 5: Add a Duration Days Column
1. Go to 'Add Column' tab.
2. Click 'Custom Column'.
3. Use the formula:

= Duration.Days([Closing date] - [Incoming date])


Screenshot Placeholder: Custom Column editor.
Step 6: Close & Apply
Click 'Close & Apply' to load your cleaned data into Power BI.
Screenshot Placeholder: 'Close & Apply' in Power Query.
Step 7: Write Key DAX Measures
1. Go to 'Data View' (middle icon in the left pane).
2. Select your table.
3. Go to 'Modeling' > 'New Measure'.
• 🔹 Total Reports:
= COUNTROWS('YourTableName')
• 🔹 Open Reports:
= CALCULATE(COUNTROWS('YourTableName'), 'YourTableName'[Closed/Open Status] =
"Open")
• 🔹 Closed Reports:
= CALCULATE(COUNTROWS('YourTableName'), 'YourTableName'[Closed/Open Status] =
"Closed")
• 🔹 Average Lead Time:
= AVERAGE('YourTableName'[Lead time])
• 🔹 % Closed:
= DIVIDE([Closed Reports], [Total Reports], 0)
Screenshot Placeholder: Measure editor in Modeling tab.
Step 8: Final Tips
• Rename 'YourTableName' with your actual table name.
• Use Conditional Formatting in visuals for better readability.
• Format cards and visuals with themes for professionalism.

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