RANKX Explained: Unlock the Power of DAX Ranking Functions

Key insights

• RANKX is a DAX function in Power BI and Excel used to rank items in a table based on values in a specific column.
  
• The RANKX function compares each row’s value to others and assigns a ranking number, with 1 being the highest or lowest depending on settings.
  
• You can customize the ranking order by choosing ascending or descending when using RANKX.
  
• Ties (when two or more values are the same) are handled by assigning the same rank and skipping numbers for the next ranks.
  
• The function can use filters, letting you rank only selected groups or categories within your data.
  
• RANKX helps visualize performance, such as showing top-performing products or employees based on sales or other metrics.

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