EXACT DAX Function (Text)

Checks whether two text strings are exactly the same, and returns TRUE or FALSE. EXACT is case-sensitive.

Syntax

EXACT ( <Text1>, <Text2> )
Parameter Attributes Description
Text1

The first text string.

Text2

The second text string.

Return values

Scalar A single boolean value.

Remarks

An empty string and BLANK are considered the same value.

Examples

--  EXACT performs string comparison in a case-sensitive way
--  By default, DAX is not case sensitive in comparison. 
--  EXACT can be useful to force case-sensitivity.
DEFINE
VAR A = "sqlbi"
VAR B = "SQLBI"
EVALUATE
    {
        ( "A = B", A = B ),
        ( "EXACT ( A, B )", EXACT ( A, B ) )
    }
Value1 Value2
A = B true
EXACT ( A, B ) false

Last update: Dec 4, 2024   » Contribute   » Show contributors

Contributors: Alberto Ferrari, Marco Russo

Microsoft documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/exact-function-dax

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Context Transition

This function performs a Context Transition if called in a Row Context. Click to read more.

Row Context

This expression is executed in a Row Context. Click to read more.

Iterator

Not recommended

The use of this function is not recommended. See Remarks and Related functions for alternatives.

Not recommended

The use of this parameter is not recommended.

Deprecated

This function is deprecated. Jump to the Alternatives section to see the function to use.

Volatile

A volatile function may return a different result every time you call it, even if you provide the same arguments. Click to read more.

Deprecated

This parameter is deprecated and its use is not recommended.

DirectQuery compatibility

Limitations are placed on DAX expressions allowed in measures and calculated columns.
The state below shows the DirectQuery compatibility of the DAX function.

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