Power BI DateTimeValue

Power BI DateTimeValue is a function that converts a text value into a datetime value. This function is very useful when working with dates, as it can help you to ensure that your data is correctly formatted and can be easily analyzed by Power BI.

Syntax

The syntax for the Power BI DateTimeValue function is as follows:

DateTimeValue(Text as text)

The function takes a single parameter, which is the text value that you want to convert to a datetime value. This text value should be in a format that can be recognized as a date or time by Power BI, such as "yyyy-mm-dd" or "hh:mm:ss".

Example

Here is an example of how to use the DateTimeValue function in Power BI:

DateTimeValue("2021-09-20 10:30:00")

This function would convert the text value "2021-09-20 10:30:00" into a datetime value that can be used for analysis in Power BI.

Additional Notes

• The DateTimeValue function is case-sensitive, so make sure that your text value is correctly formatted before using the function.
• If the text value that you are trying to convert is not in a recognized date or time format, the DateTimeValue function will return an error.
• Make sure that your data is correctly formatted before using the DateTimeValue function. Incorrectly formatted data can cause errors and inaccuracies in your analysis.
• DateTimeValue is just one of many functions available in Power BI for working with dates and times. For more information, refer to the official Power BI documentation.

Code snippet

let
    dateTime = DateTimeValue("2021-09-20 10:30:00")
in
    dateTime

The above code snippet demonstrates how to use the DateTimeValue function in Power BI. The output of the function is stored in a variable called 'dateTime'. The variable can then be used in further analysis and calculations.