Excel Power Query Tutorial for Beginners - (How to use Power Query)

Chapters:
00:00 - Getting Started
00:47 - Data Tab
01:45 - Get Data from Web (File Saved on a URL)
04:57 - Get Data from a PDF
07:56 - Get Data from Multiple Excel Files
10:27 - Get Data from the Same Workbook
11:30 - Reshaping Data in Power Query Editor
17:49 - Understanding Applied Steps
18:36 - Add a Custom Column
19:49 - Filter Data
23:07 - Group Data
25:41 - Combine Data from Worksheets
32:28 - Use Functions in Power Query
37:06 - Using IF Statement in Power Query

# What is Power Query?
Power Query is a powerful tool integrated into Excel that allows you to connect, combine, and refine data across a wide variety of sources. Whether you're dealing with data from databases, web services, or even text files, Power Query can help you transform and clean your data with ease.
# Why Learning Power Query is Important?
Power Query is important because it helps you handle large amounts of data easily and quickly. For working professionals, time is valuable, and Power Query allows you to clean, transform, and combine data without needing advanced technical skills. It simplifies tasks that would otherwise be complex and time-consuming, making your work more efficient.
# Why Power Query is Better than Formulas?
Power Query is better than formulas for several reasons, especially for working professionals dealing with large datasets. First, Power Query automates data cleaning and transformation tasks, which can be complex and repetitive if done with formulas. Instead of writing and maintaining multiple formulas, you can perform these tasks with a few clicks in Power Query, saving time and reducing the chance of errors. Another advantage is its user-friendly interface. Power Query provides a visual way to see and manipulate your data, making it easier to understand and manage. Unlike formulas, which can be difficult to audit and troubleshoot, Power Query steps are clear and straightforward. This makes it simpler to modify or update your data processes, leading to more efficient and accurate work.

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[DaveHanney-mh]

Video was easy to understand and gave me a better appreciation of the benefits of power query

[sdeliasr]

Excellent Job, Puneet! I've been using PQ for several years and am amazed at how useful it is!

[rsvasanuk]

Thanks, Puneet. I have used PowerQuery a little bit, but I can start using this a bit more now on the back of the video and e-book.

[Spikey-Mikey]

Thanks for this great video. I could have used this functionality many times in the past and now know how to apply it in the future!

[parakeshshah]

Thanks. Explanation in very simple or easy language.

[adg]

Very informative and easy to understand.Thanks Puneet.

[gisbarafi]

thank you for your technical knowledge! it's perfect!

[fredha]

Thank you for a concise introduction to the features of the Power Query.

[amrutkulkarni]

Amazing video on Power query.. got to learn more interesting on implementing Power query on my projects.. thanks to creator

[ramamohanaraopuppala]

Thank you Puneet. I appreciate your plan and efforts in explaining the concepts which becomes easy to know and understand. With the present video I came to know many features of power query. Good Job. Keep it up👏👏👏

[jesaheming]

Thank you. Good effort with a quick intro.

[francoissoubans]

Hi Bro, Very easy to understand. Thank you powerful tool

[Eric-kxto]

Very useful, I try to understand everything, interesting

[gracedeman]

Thank you very much for this. I now have a new tool giving me lots of ideas. 😁

[AAAhh]

Thanks indeed, for the value added time and stuff you provide us .

[pambarrett]

thank you for your technical knowledge! appreciated!

[AlatiphA]

I have being looking for a tutorial like this.

Wow!!!!

[ChrisChappell-ktgr]

Great video. I look forward to the pdf