Row Context in DAX Explained | Finally Understand Calculated Columns in Power BI
🔍 DAX Row Context Made Simple – Finally Understand What Happens Row by Row in Power BI
Still confused about what row context really means in DAX? You’re not alone.
In this easy-to-follow tutorial, we’ll break down the mystery of row context — what it is, where it applies, and how it powers your calculated columns and iterators like SUMX. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to debug a DAX formula, chances are you’re missing how row context really works behind the scenes.
🎓 What you’ll walk away with:
✅ A clear understanding of how row context operates in DAX
✅ When and why calculated columns rely on it
✅ How it differs from filter context (and why that matters)
✅ Why iterators like SUMX need row context to function
✅ Pitfalls to avoid when mixing row and filter contexts
🧠 This is part 2 of our DAX Evaluation Context series. Be sure to check out Part 1 on Filter Context if you haven’t already.
🔮 Coming up next:
We’ll explore how CALCULATE() triggers context transition — and why functions like RELATED() and EARLIER() behave the way they do.
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