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How to quickly fix CSV files in Excel using Power Query

Web apps love exporting CSV files, but they don't always play nice with Excel. Leading zeros disappear, dates break, and text fields merge together. Most people waste time fixing these problems ...

Leading Zeros Disappear or Text Becomes Garbled When Importing CSVs into Power Query | How to Fix Data Types and Character Encoding During Import

The shortest procedure to fix garbled text and missing leading zeros in CSVs with Power QueryAre you tired of the leading zeros in your customer codes disappearing the moment you import them, forcing ...

Bulk Combine 12 Branch CSVs with Power Query 'From Folder' | 3 Steps to Turn 3 Hours of Monthly Copy-Pasting into 5 Minutes

Every month on the 5th, I used to open and paste 12 CSV filesOn the afternoon of the 5th of every month, my calendar was ...
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Remove the Columns Argument to Fix CSV Errors in Power Query

Power Query’s auto-generated M code often introduces unnecessary rigidity, which can hinder the flexibility of your data workflows. Excel Off The Grid highlights practical ways to address this issue, ...
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Become an Excel Power Query pro with this complete guide

Did you know that data analysts spend up to 80% of their time cleaning and preparing data? If you’re nodding in agreement, you’re not alone. The good news is that tools like Power Query in Excel and ...