Data cleaning is a crucial step in the data analysis process. Inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent data can lead to flawed insights and poor decision-making. Fortunately, Excel 365’s Power Query ...

Merge lists even with typos and inconsistent names. Tune the similarity threshold, use a transform table, and audit results ...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a sprawling Excel workbook, wondering if you’re using the right tool for the job? Between Power Query, Power Pivot, and VBA, it’s easy to feel like you’re ...

Q. There was a December 2020 article in the JofA about cleaning and joining data using a program called Alteryx, but we don’t have access to this program. Could you explain how to do those tasks using ...

Standard Excel tools can usually get the job done, but they often lack the resilience and flexibility needed for complex data and transformation tasks. Power Query doesn't just perform these tasks ...

PowerQuery is a powerful tool in Excel that allows you to import, clean, and analyze data from various sources. One of the key features of PowerQuery is its ability to refresh data automatically, ...

How to create and populate a table in Microsoft Excel’s Power Query Your email has been sent Updating data in a Microsoft Excel workbook is common, but you will run into cases where you can replace ...

How to convert a birth date to an age without an expression using Microsoft Excel Power Query Your email has been sent Calculating age requires a bit of specialized knowledge. Any expression you use ...