Introduction to Power Query
Power Query is Excel's tool for data transformation and preparation. It allows users to connect, combine, and refine data sources effortlessly before analysis.
Different Data Sources
Power Query supports numerous data sources including files, databases, Azure services, online services, and other platforms like Salesforce, making it extremely versatile.
Advanced Data Shaping
Beyond simple filters and sorts, Power Query offers advanced data shaping capabilities such as pivoting, grouping, aggregating, and complex column transformations.
M Language Foundation
Power Query is built on M Language, a functional language used to define custom transformations. M scripts can be edited for highly customized tasks.
Query Parameters Usage
Power Query allows the use of parameters to create dynamic queries. This means your data transformations can adapt to changing data or user inputs.
Seamless Integration with Excel
Data transformed by Power Query is seamlessly integrated into Excel, ready for use with PivotTables, charts, and other Excel features.
Scheduled Refreshes
Excel Power Query can schedule automatic data refreshes when connected to external data sources, which ensures that your reports are always up-to-date.
What is Power Query's primary function?
Data visualization tool
Data transformation and preparation
Spreadsheet formula language
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