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Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide

by Devin Knight, Brian Knight, Mitchell Pearson, Manuel Quintana
July 2018
Beginner
202 pages
5h 4m
English
Packt Publishing
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Add Column From Examples

One option that can make complex data transformations seem simple is the feature called Add Column From Examples. Using Add Column From Examples, you can provide the Power Query Editor a sample of what you would like your data to look like, and it can then automatically determine which transforms are required to accomplish your goal. Continuing with the same failed banks example, let's walk through a simple example of how to use this feature:

  1. Find and select the Add Column tab in the Power Query Editor ribbon.
  2. Select the Column From Example button and, if prompted, choose From All Columns. This will launch a new Add Column From Examples interface.
  3. Our goal is to leverage this feature to combine the City and ST columns ...
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