Int64.From

Int64.From is a Power Query M function that converts a given value to a 64-bit integer, applying rounding if necessary. The function returns either a 64-bit integer or null if the given value is null.

Compatible with: Power BI Service Power BI Desktop Excel Microsoft 365

Syntax

Int64.From(
   value as any,
   optional culture as nullable text,
   optional roundingMode as nullable number,
) as nullable number

Description

Returns a 64-bit integer number value from the given value. If the given value is null, Int64.From returns null. If the given value is number within the range of 64-bit integer without a fractional part, value is returned. If it has fractional part, then the number is rounded with the rounding mode specified. The default rounding mode is RoundingMode.ToEven. If value is of any other type, it will first be converted to a number using Number.FromText. Refer to Number.Round for the available rounding modes. An optional culture may also be provided (for example, “en-US”).

Examples

Get the 64-bit integer number value of "4".

// Output: 4
Int64.From( "4" )

Get the 64-bit integer number value of "4.5" using RoundingMode.AwayFromZero.

// Output: 5
Int64.From( "4.5", null, RoundingMode.AwayFromZero )

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Last update: August 25, 2023 | Contribute » | Contributors: Rick de Groot
Microsoft documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powerquery-m/int64-from
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