Power query

Converting a list to text in Power Query can enhance the way data is presented in Excel workbooks. Many users find themselves needing to transform lists into a comma-separated format for easier readability or integration into reports. Using functions like Text.Combine and List.Transform, one can easily turn any list of values into a plain text…

The Action.Sequence function in Power Query is a powerful tool for those looking to streamline their data transformations within Microsoft Excel and Power BI. This function allows users to execute a series of actions in a specific order, making it easier to handle complex data workflows. For anyone working with data, understanding how to implement…

The Action.Return function in Power Query allows users to execute complex actions within their data transformation workflows. This function is essential for creating flexible and dynamic queries by enabling the return of specific outputs based on the unique needs of the data at hand. Understanding how to leverage this function can significantly enhance the data…

The Action.DoNothing function in Power Query is a unique tool that serves a specific purpose within data transformation tasks. This function performs no action and returns null when executed, making it useful for placeholder scenarios where no operation is necessary. Users of Power BI Desktop, Excel, and Microsoft 365 can leverage this function to simplify…

Lambda functions in Power Query are a powerful feature introduced to make it easier to perform complex operations on data without needing to create multiple helper columns or complex nested functions. Let’s start with some basic concepts and then move on to a practical example. What is a Lambda Function? A Lambda function is essentially…

The Text.StartsWith() function in Power Query (M Language) is used to check if a text string starts with a specific substring. However, when you want to check if a text starts with any one of a range of values, you’ll need to slightly modify your approach because Text.StartsWith() natively handles only a single text value…

List.Transform function in Power Query (M language) is used to apply a specified transformation to each item in a list and produce a new list containing the results. It’s very similar to the concept of “map” in many programming languages, where you apply a function to each item in a collection. Basic Example of List.Tranform…

Welcome to the future of spreadsheet management! Whether you’re a seasoned Excel user or just starting to explore its vast capabilities, Microsoft’s Copilot is set to revolutionize the way you work. In this post, we’ll dive into how Copilot can significantly boost your productivity, allowing you to focus more on strategic business decisions rather than…

In many business scenarios, users need the ability to dynamically filter data based on their specific requirements. For instance, when working with sales data pulled from a SQL Server database into Excel, it can be extremely useful to let users define date ranges to view relevant data. Today, we’ll explore how you can enable this…