Conditional Columns

Lesson in the Power BI Roadmap · Stage 6: Schema Design

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Conditional Columns?

Conditional columns let a user create a new column based on if-then-else logic applied to existing columns, without writing M code by hand. The interface lets you define multiple conditions and their corresponding outputs, similar to a nested if statement. This is often used to bucket values into categories, such as labeling sales figures as high, medium, or low.

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Free resources to learn Conditional Columns

Official docsAdd a conditional column (Power Query)
ArticlePower BI Conditional Column Tutorial:No Custom Column Needed
VideoHow to Make Conditional Columns with Power Query

Conditional Columns: common questions

Can I learn Conditional Columns in Hindi?

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Is this Conditional Columns tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 33 of 131 in the free Power BI roadmap, in stage 6, Schema Design. If you are new to Power BI, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.