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CSV import problems solved with Power Query
In the previous article we saw the problem with importing CSV files. Here is how the new Power Query can be used to clean the data while importing. Estimated reading time 10 min Recap Excel opens...
View ArticleBeyond Pivot Table – unbelievable analytics using Excel (10 min video)
Here is a quick overview of how we can analyze data more effectively using new Excel tools. You can also refer to the collection of 51 articles about data analytics for a more detailed coverage. Data...
View ArticleSharePoint – Part 7 : Capturing data from multiple people without using Excel
This is a single most useful feature of SharePoint. No programming. Just create a list and get started. Much better than using Excel. Start using it NOW! SharePoint 2013 update: Datasheet view is now...
View ArticleSharePoint Part 13 – Field Staff Management
Share data from Head Office to field staff or vice versa. All using the powerful List feature of SharePoint. Zero Programming. Anyone can do it in minutes. Try it and apply it to your needs. These...
View ArticleBad Data to Good Data – Combining Data which is into two rows
Single row of data split into two rows! Trying to clean-up such data is a frustrating experience. Here is how you do it – faster and smarter! 3 min video Download Sample File
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Introducing new concept: Worst Practices
Usually, everyone talks about Best Practices. However, we should not underestimate the importance of Worst Practices. What is that? It is not just a reverse of Best Practices. It is much more than...
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Excel Tables 1 – What and Why?
This is a series about Excel Tables. I have covered this topic in the past but now we need more details. So let us start at the beginning. What are Excel Tables and why do we need them… Excel allows us...
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Excel Tables 4 – Merged Cells and Cross Tab – The Data Villains
Because of these two villains, millions of people waste their life struggling in Excel. Read on to find out how to handle them and eliminate them from your life. Why are these bad? Remember that we are...
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Excel Tables 5 – Good Data Checklist
Now it is time to spell out exactly what to look for when creating good raw data (or repairing bad input data). Use this as a checklist to quickly classify data into GOOD or BAD (requires clean-up)....
View ArticleKnowledge Pack: Green Marks in Excel
These marks indicate some potential error. Outdated formulas, numbers stored as text and so on. If you ignore these errors, you are at a significant risk of viewing and using wrong data for your...
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