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Mixed messages from Power Query syntax checker

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S. D. on 27 Jun 2023 12:51:17

When adding a new column using Power Query the dialog box is actively checking for errors which is great, however, from a user experience point of view it is sending mixed messages and could be improved.

 

The first thing I see is the 'X' and and red background which initially leads me to believe there is an issue with the M code for the computed column, but only when I finish reading the message text do I realize that the M code is actually ok.

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Showing both an 'X' with red background, and a green check with affirmative text at the same time is confusing and wastes time looking for non-existent issues; please improve this user experience.