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PL-300 · 2.2.6 · Model the data

Quick measures

Create a measure by using quick measures

generate common calculations through a guided dialog and create normal reusable .

Choose a calculation in the dialog

Power BI Quick measures dialog showing calculation categories and the fields used to configure a generated measure.

provide guided calculation patterns. Choose the pattern, then supply the required fields instead of writing the from scratch.

Power BI creates normal DAX

Power BI Desktop showing a generated quick measure in a report, its DAX formula in the formula bar, and the measure in the Fields pane.

The result is an ordinary stored in the model. Its generated DAX is visible, editable, and reusable across visuals.

Use quick measures as a starting point

Quick measures are useful for common patterns and for learning how a calculation is written. They do not create a special runtime object and they do not remove prerequisites such as a valid for time-intelligence patterns.

After creation, maintain and test the like any other DAX measure.

Exam clue: guided dialog that outputs editable reusable DAX = quick measure.

Key points

  • Dialog: choose a calculation and required fields
  • Generated : visible and editable afterward
  • Result: regular stored
  • : needs a proper

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Exam trap

A is not temporary; after creation it behaves like any other .

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