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How to use unicode character/ emoji symbols in Power BI

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In this blog post, you will learn how to add Unicode characters or emoji symbols to a Power BI report based on specific conditions.

Sample Dataset

Take a look at the sample data below. It contains feedback entries such as ‘Good’, ‘Bad’, and ‘Poor’.

ID feedback
1 Good
2 Poor
3 Bad
4 Good
5 Bad




In the screenshot below, you can see various Unicode emoji symbols along with their corresponding Unicode numbers.

You can use these numbers with the UNICHAR DAX function to display Unicode characters or emoji symbols directly in your Power BI report.

unicode symbols
Unicode symbols

Let’s get started-

Now, add a new column to your table and enter the following DAX formula.

Emoji_ =
IF(Feedback[feedback]="Good", UNICHAR(128512),
IF( Feedback[feedback]="BAD", UNICHAR(128530), 
UNICHAR(128557) 
))

See the Output-

Symbols in Power BI
Symbols in Power BI



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