Power Query is a powerful tool in Excel that allows you to connect, transform, and load data from various sources. This guide will walk you through the steps to use Power Query to make data manipulation in Excel simple and efficient.

Step 1: Open Excel

Launch the Excel application on your computer.

Step 2: Open a Workbook

Choose an existing workbook or create a new one where you want to use Power Query.

Step 3: Access Power Query

Navigate to the Power Query tools within Excel.

Step 4: Choose Data Source

Select the data source you want to connect to, such as an Excel file, CSV file, database, or web.

Power Query to Transform and Load Data in Excel
Power Query to Transform and Load Data in Excel

Step 5: Load the Data in Power Query Editor

Load your data into the Power Query Editor for transformation.

Step 6: Transform the Data

Use the Power Query Editor to transform your data.

Step 7: Apply and Load Data

Once you have made the necessary transformations, apply the changes and load the data back into Excel.

Step 8: Refresh Data

To update the Power Query data with new information from the source, you can refresh your query.

Step 9: Save Your Workbook

Ensure you save your Excel workbook to retain the Power Query transformations and settings.

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