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CSV files lack regional metadata, causing Power BI to use your Windows settings by default, leading to potential import errors. To avoid this, in your report, go to File > Options and settings > Options. In the Current File section, select Regional Settings and change the Locale for import to English (World). Click OK, and when prompted with a message about pending changes, select Apply changes.
Learn how to use the Get Data feature in Power BI to load and integrate data from various sources. This tool enables you to connect to multiple data types, including Excel files, SQL Server databases, and web data, forming a solid foundation for creating reports and visualizations.
You can download the CSV file used in this chapter by clicking the link below.
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CSV files lack regional metadata, causing Power BI to use your Windows settings by default, leading to potential import errors. To avoid this, in your report, go to File > Options and settings > Options. In the Current File section, select Regional Settings and change the Locale for import to English (World). Click OK, and when prompted with a message about pending changes, select Apply changes.
Learn how to use the Get Data feature in Power BI to load and integrate data from various sources. This tool enables you to connect to multiple data types, including Excel files, SQL Server databases, and web data, forming a solid foundation for creating reports and visualizations.
You can download the CSV file used in this chapter by clicking the link below.
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