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Do you even need to use Power Query Functions?
Sep 30, 2022 12:00 AM

Do you even need to use Power Query Functions?

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You can do amazing things in Power Query! Maybe you think to create a function. But do you really need a function for that? Or is it over complicating things?

Power Query Functions Overview

The Power Query M function reference includes articles for each of the over 700 functions. These reference articles are auto-generated from in-product help.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powerquery-m/power-query-m-function-reference

Power Query Custom Functions

If you're familiar with using Excel functions (and of course you should be) then you'll know that a function typically takes some input and gives you an output.

https://www.myonlinetraininghub.com/power-query-custom-functions

How to Uncover the Hidden Power Query Function List!

Hidden inside both Excel and Power BI is a secret Power Query function list that you can bring up while working in the Power Query editor window…that’s if you know the magic word.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a0dlTAEr2E

Parameters and Functions in Power BI / Power Query–Custom Functions

Power Query has over 600 native functions and the Power Query team keeps adding more and more.

I wouldn’t recommend memorizing them, but you do need to understand the concept of parameters and arguments in order to understand what functions are.

https://www.thepoweruser.com/2019/02/19/parameters-and-functions-in-power-bi-power-query-custom-functions/