Getting viable data from an Excel workbook into Power BI for data visualization purposes takes some specific preparation. Here is what you need to do.

Data visualization applications such as Microsoft’s Power BI and Tableau can unlock the value of data. This article explores how Power BI works.

Data from the Excel file appears. The data needs to be cleaned and formatted before loading into Power BI. Click on the Transform Data button, as indicated by the bottom red arrow in the “Transaction ...

TL;DR Key Takeaways : Power Query simplifies data consolidation by automating the process of combining Excel files with inconsistent sheet names, reducing errors and saving time.

Microsoft is finally giving businesses what they really want: data types based on their own customer data.