Understanding Power BI Totals: The Math, the Model, and the Misconceptions
The long-running debate around how Power BI calculates totals in tables and matrices has been part of the community conversation for years. Greg Deckler has kept the topic alive through his ongoing “broken totals” posts on social media, often suggesting that Power BI should include a simple toggle to make totals behave more like Excel. … Continue reading Understanding Power BI Totals: The Math, the Model, and the Misconceptions
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