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Output Number as Decimal type instead of Float type

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Posted on by Eric503 28
My Dataflow will not output Decimal type numbers. For example, this Test Column is designated as Decimal:
 
 
but it puts out a Float type that I'm unable to append it to a Decimal column in an existing table.
 
Also, If I use the query to create a new table, the column is created as Float type instead of the expected Decimal type. 
 
 Any ideas for a fix or work around?
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  • Michael E. Gernaey Profile Picture
    Michael E. Gernaey 53,969 Moderator on at
     
    Over the past 1+ there have been issues with decimals from ADF, to Data Flow in and out of GenX etc, so my guess is either.. this is just enough bug, or I would suggest trying to use the decimal(10,2) or whatever your precision needs to be in the actual flow script.
     
    Can you share trhat here?
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    MS.Ragavendar Profile Picture
    MS.Ragavendar 6,334 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
     
    • Explicitly Change Data Type in Power Query
    • Open your Dataflow in Power Query.
    • Select the column → Click Transform → Change Type → Decimal Number.
    • Then, apply this M code in the Advanced Editor:
      • Table.TransformColumns(Source, {{"Test Column", each Number.Round(_, 2), type number}}) - This ensures two decimal places and enforces a Decimal type.
    • Use Fixed Decimal Number Instead of Decimal Number
    • In Power Query, instead of using Decimal Number,
    • Try: Fixed Decimal Number (it uses 4 decimal places by default).
    • This stores values as exact Decimal (Currency format) instead of Float.
     
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