Transpose Your Data with Power Query in Excel

TLDRLearn how to use Power Query to transpose and transform your data in Excel

Key insights

🔄Power Query is a powerful tool in Excel that allows you to transpose and transform your data easily.

🗂️You can use Power Query to unpivot columns and create a new table with transposed data.

📊Power Query can handle missing data and replace them with zero values to maintain the structure.

🔄Power Query updates the transposed data automatically when new information is added to the original dataset.

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Q&A

What is Power Query?

Power Query is a data transformation and manipulation tool in Excel that allows you to import, transform, and combine data from various sources.

How do I access Power Query in Excel?

In Excel 2016 and later versions, Power Query is built-in as Get & Transform. In older versions, it is available as a free add-in called Power Query.

Can I transpose only selected columns in my data?

Yes, you can select specific columns to transpose using Power Query. This gives you flexibility in transposing only the relevant data.

What happens to missing data when transposing with Power Query?

Power Query removes empty cells when transposing by default. However, you can choose to keep them and replace them with zero values if desired.

Does Power Query automatically update transposed data?

Yes, Power Query automatically updates the transposed data when new information is added to the original dataset. This ensures that your transposed data stays up to date.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Learn how to use Power Query to transpose and transform your data in Excel.

02:22You can use Power Query to unpivot columns and create a new table with transposed data.

03:53Power Query can handle missing data and replace them with zero values to maintain the structure.

04:32Power Query updates the transposed data automatically when new information is added to the original dataset.

04:53Remember to subscribe to the channel for more Excel tips and tricks.