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Power BI/Excel Data Does Not Match CSV Export

Identify why data in Power BI or Excel appears different from a CSV export and how to resolve it.

Written by Jasvir

What’s happening


When loading data into Power BI or Excel using Power Query, some values appear incorrect, misformatted, or inconsistent compared to the CSV export.

Why this happens


Power Query may not correctly detect data types when importing the source, which can lead to formatting or interpretation issues.

How to fix it

Fix incorrect QuoteStyle setting in Power Query

Cause: Power Query is using an incorrect QuoteStyle setting when reading the data source.

Fix:

  1. Open Power Query

  2. Select the Source step

  3. Locate the setting:
    QuoteStyle=QuoteStyle.None

  4. Change it to:
    QuoteStyle=QuoteStyle.Csv

If the issue continues

  • Recheck the Source step configuration

  • Confirm the data loads correctly after applying the change

  • Review the query for any additional transformations affecting data formatting

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