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Power Query: Your Secret Weapon for Data ETL in Excel
Automate data transformation workflows in Excel using Power Query's M language.
Abhishek Raj
September 8, 20247 min read
What is Power Query?
Power Query is Excel's built-in ETL tool that lets you connect, transform, and load data from virtually any source.
Common Transformations
- Removing duplicates and null values
- Splitting and merging columns
- Unpivoting data for analysis
- Merging queries from multiple sources
Automation Tips
Set up scheduled refreshes and parameterize your queries for reusable templates.
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