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Which language is used in Power BI for queries?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Power BI primarily uses two query languages: M language (also called Power Query Formula Language) for data transformation and ETL operations, and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for creating calculated columns, measures, and tables. M language works behind the scenes when you use Power Query to clean and shape data. DAX is used for business calculations and aggregations in your data model. Additionally, you can use native SQL when connecting to SQL databases, and Python/R for advanced analytics.

General · Class 12