Power Query is a powerful tool within Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data cleaning and transformation. Whether you're preparing data for analysis or automating workflows, this guide will walk you through the essentials.

🧰 What is Power Query?

Power Query allows you to:

  • 📁 Connect to various data sources (Excel, CSV, databases, etc.)
  • ✂️ Clean and transform data with intuitive steps
  • 🔄 Load data into your workbook or model

💡 For more examples, check our Power Query tutorials.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Import Data
    Use the Get Data button to load files or connect to external sources.

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  2. Transform Data
    Apply filters, split columns, or remove duplicates with the query editor.

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  3. Load to Data Model
    Click Close & Load to integrate data into your Power BI model or Excel sheet.

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🚀 Tips for Efficiency

  • Use M code for advanced automation.
  • Save queries to reuse them across projects.
  • Combine multiple steps to streamline workflows.

Explore more about Power Query fundamentals to deepen your skills!