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It sounds simple to just switch columns to rows in Microsoft Excel – basically transpose horizontal data to vertical. BUT you can’t always use a simple transpose (neither the transpose feature nor the Transpose function) if you only need to transpose parts of your data set. Some columns, instead of all columns.
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For example if you have a report in Excel with a list of months in the columns, it would be easier to analyze the data and create formulas or pivot tables on the data, If your data is in a tabular format. For each value field in the original report, we will get a new row. Since this involves unpivoting or transposing parts of the data, it can be difficult to achieve with Excel formulas.
This is where you can use Excel’s /”Get & Transform/” feature – (also called Power Query). Get & Transform is available since Excel 2016. All you need to do is create a table or a named range from your source data and then unpivot the columns in the Power Query editor.
If some of the value cells in your report happen to be empty – the entire row will be removed in the final table. To keep empty cells, you need to replace the null value in Power Query with 0.
What You’ll Discover:
– How to transpose specific columns in Excel while preserving empty cells.
– Step-by-step guide to using Get & Transform (Power Query) for data manipulation.
– Tips for handling both table and range formats in Excel.
Perfect for:
– Excel users looking for advanced data manipulation techniques.
– Anyone dealing with complex datasets that require selective transposition.
– Excel enthusiasts eager to explore the power of Get & Transform.
Key Highlights:
– Transpose your data without losing sight of empty cells.
– Customize your data transposition for specific columns.
– Refresh your data dynamically with Power Query.
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