Order of Columns in Power BI
Order of Columns in Power BI, Are you tired of dealing with unwieldy column orders in your Power BI reports?
Do you want to customize the layout of your tables to better suit your needs?
Order of Columns in Power BI
Look no further! In this article, we’ll show you how to change the order of columns in Power BI, whether you’re working in Table View or Report View.
Scenario 1: Changing Column Order in Table View
When working in Table View, you can use the SELECTCOLUMNS function in DAX to create a new table with the columns in the desired order. Here’s an example:
Step 1: Create a New Table
To start, click on the Table Tools tab and select the “New table” icon.
Step 2: Enter the Formula
In the formula bar, enter the following code:
New Table =
SELECTCOLUMNS (
my_data,
"Team", my_data[Team],
"Rebounds", my_data[Rebounds],
"Assists", my_data[Assists],
"Points", my_data[Points]
)Step 3: Create the New Table
Press Enter to create the new table. The columns will now be in the exact order you specified.
Scenario 2: Changing Column Order in a Table in Report View
When working in Report View, you can simply click and drag the column names up or down within the Columns pane of the Visualizations tab to rearrange them.
Step 1: Select the Table
Select the table you want to modify.
Step 2: Click and Drag the Columns
Click and drag the column names up or down within the Columns pane to rearrange them.
The columns will now be in the desired order.
Best Practices for Changing Column Order
When changing the order of columns in Power BI, keep the following best practices in mind:
- Use the SELECTCOLUMNS function: When working in Table View, use the SELECTCOLUMNS function to create a new table with the columns in the desired order.
- Use the Columns pane: When working in Report View, use the Columns pane to click and drag the column names up or down to rearrange them.
- Test and verify: Always test and verify your changes to ensure that the column order is correct.
By following these steps and best practices, you can easily change the order of columns in Power BI to create a more organized and user-friendly report.
