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Working with string columns

Changing the formatting of text in columns can improve the experience for end users. Something as simple as adding a common prefix or changing the casing of a string can make it easier for business users to work with a system.

Your manager appreciated your work of having the number of employees displayed on a map. To further improve the user experience, you decide to add a filter for NAICS code, to easily drill down per industry.

If you have lost any progress, close any open reports and load 1_4_formatting.pbix from the Exercises folder on the Desktop.

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