Struggling with messy data in Excel can be a real headache, especially when you’re on a tight deadline. But what if there was a way to make this process smoother and more efficient? In this guide ...

New columns are always added to the right edge of the dataset. Simply click and drag a column by its header to move it. Also, remember to check that it has the correct format applied to it by clicking ...

Data cleaning is a crucial step in the data analysis process. Inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent data can lead to flawed insights and poor decision-making. Fortunately, Excel 365’s Power Query ...

In 2010, Microsoft added yet another technical term—Power Query—to Excel's long list of jargon, but it's not as complex as it ...

The “Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Data with Excel and Google Sheets” eBook by Inzata Analytics discusses how poor data quality is the kryptonite of good reporting and credible analytics. Managing and ...

Q. There was a December 2020 article in the JofA about cleaning and joining data using a program called Alteryx, but we don’t have access to this program. Could you explain how to do those tasks using ...

Q. How do the TRIMRANGE function and trim references in Excel work? A. Excel’s TRIMRANGE function and trim references help users quickly tidy up datasets. This makes for a cleaner, easier-to-follow, ...