Table.Distinct
This topic applies to the Power Query Formula Language which can be used with Power Query and Power BI Desktop to build queries that mashup data. See the list of function categories.
Removes duplicate rows from a table, ensuring that all remaining rows are distinct.
Table.Distinct(table as table, optional equationCriteria as any) as table
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| table | The Table to modify. |
| optional equationCriteria | An optional value that specifies how to control comparison between the rows of the table |
Table.Distinct(
Table.FromRecords(
{
[OrderID = 1, CustomerID = 1, Item = "Fishing rod", Price = 100.0],
[OrderID = 2, CustomerID = 1, Item = "1 lb. worms", Price = 5.0],
[OrderID = 3, CustomerID = 2, Item = "Fishing net", Price = 25.0],
[OrderID = 4, CustomerID = 3, Item = "Fish tazer", Price = 200.0],
[OrderID = 5, CustomerID = 3, Item = "Bandaids", Price = 2.0],
[OrderID = 6, CustomerID = 1, Item = "Tackle box", Price = 20.0],
[OrderID = 7, CustomerID = 5, Item = "Bait", Price = 3.25],
[OrderID = 8, CustomerID = 5, Item = "Fishing Rod", Price = 100.0],
[OrderID = 9, CustomerID = 6, Item = "Bait", Price = 3.25]
}
), "CustomerID")
| OrderID | CustomerID | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Fishing rod | 100 |
| 3 | 2 | Fishing net | 25 |
| 4 | 3 | Fish tazer | 200 |
| 7 | 5 | Bait | 3.25 |
| 9 | 6 | Bait | 3.25 |
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