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Create table using Power Query in Power BI [With

31 real examples]
May 4, 2022 by Bijay Kumar

In this Power BI Tutorial, we will discuss how to create table using Power Query in
Power BI. And also we will discuss the below examples:

Power BI how to use power query to create a New table

Power BI how to use blank query
Power BI how to use power query add a column from another table
Power BI how to use power query remove duplicates
Power BI how to use power query add a column
Power BI how to use power query add column if statement
Power BI how to use power query based on condition
Power BI how to use power query and operator
Power BI how to use power query append tables
Power BI how to use power query reference another table
Power BI how to use power query by multiple columns
Power BI how to use power query add row
Power BI how to use power query combine columns
Power BI how to use power query calendar table
Power BI how to use power query lookup value from another table
Power BI how to use power query hide column
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Power BI how to use power query union tables

Power BI how to use power query unpivot
Power BI how to use power query remove rows based on the value
Power BI how to use power query replace values
Power BI how to use power query sort multiple columns
Power BI how to use power query sum column
Power BI how to use power query select column
Power BI how to use power query count rows
Power BI how to use power query not equal
Power BI how to use power query not null
Power BI how to use power query replace null
Power BI how to use power query get the previous row
Power BI how to use power query remove null rows

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Table of Contents

Create a table in Power Query

Here we will see how to create a new table using Power Query in Power BI.

We will use Enter data option to enter data directly into the Power Query data, then we
can load the data into Power BI.

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In the Power Query editor, click on the Enter data from the ribbon.
Once you click on Enter data option, Create Table window will open.
Here you can enter your own column name and row value based on your
requirement. In this case, I have created three columns i.e. Product name, order
date, and Price
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Then you can rename the table from Table to Product.

Once the table gets created, the Power query editor by default will recognize
the data type, or else you can change the data type from the Transform section
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Power BI how to use power query to create a New table

Now you can see the table get created directly inside the Power query editor.

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This is an example of how to create a table in Power Query in Microsoft Power BI.

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Power BI how to use blank query

Here we will see how to use the blank query to create a new table in Microsoft Power
BI.

The Blank query in the Power query editor gives a space where you can query a new
query, which means you will write the queries from scratch to create a new query or
table.

The syntax is to create columns and add row values using the blank query in the Power
query editor.

#table(
{
"Name", // First Column Name
"Age" // Second Column Name
},
{
{
Alex,28 // First Row Field Values
},
{
Hussain,46 // Second Row Field Values
}

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We will create a custom table using Blank query in Power Query Editor.

In Power Query Editor, click on the New source-> select Blank Query.

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In the formula, the first part of the table function is the name of the column, and
the second part is the row value.
Then write the query in the Formula bar, to create the table having two columns
i.e. Name and Department with row value provide the below formula. Press
enter or click on the tick symbol.
Then you can change the data type from the Data type option present in the
ribbon.

= #table({"Name","Department"},{{"Alex","IT"},{"John","Finance"},
{"Ruby","IT"}})

It will create a custom table with two columns in the Power Query table.

Power BI how I use the blank query in the query editor

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Power BI how to use Power query to add a column

Here we will see how to add a column from an example by using Power Query Editor

So here we will use the below table to add a column from an example by using Power
Query Editor.

Power BI how to use power query add a column

We will add a new column by providing more than one sample value to create it. It can
be done by providing the input-based selected column. In this case, the selected
column is Rank Name.

In Power Query Editor, go to Add column-> select Column From Example-> From
selection from the ribbon.

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Now rename Column 1 to Rank and provide a value from the selected column. In
this case, it is “1.”, query editor will show the rank i.e., 1., 2., and so on. And the
transformation steps can see in the Data Preview. Then click on OK.

how to use power query add column in Power BI

Now you can see in the data table, we have added a rank column.

Power BI how to use power query to add column

This is an example of how to use a Power query to add the column in Power BI.

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Power query add a column from another table

Here we will see in Power BI how to use Power Query to add a column from another
table. To add a column from another table we will use the Custom column in Power
Query Editor.

So here we have two tables, one is the Emp table having column Name and
Department, and another in Date table having a single column i.e DOB.

Emp table

power bi how to use power query add a column from another table

Date table

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Next, we will add the Name column from the employee table to the Date table. Follow
the steps below:

In Power Query Editor, go to Add column tab-> Custom column from the ribbon.

Power BI how to use power query get a column from another

table

Then Custom column window will open, in the formula box write the below
formula to add the name column to the data table. Then click on Ok.

#"Emp table"[Name]

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use power query add column from another table in Power BI

Now click on Expand icon in the Name column-> click on Expand to New Row
from the options.

In power bi use power query to add column from another table

Now you can see the Name column added to the Date table using a custom column in
the Power query editor.

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Microsoft power bi use power query to add a column from another table

This is an example of how to use a power query to add a column from another table in
Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query remove duplicates

Here we will see how to remove duplicates from columns using the query editor in
Power BI.

We will remove the duplicated value from the table or column, using Power Query
Editor in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query remove duplicates

In Power Query Editor, go to the Home tab-> Remove rows-> Remove Duplicates
from the ribbon.

Power query remove duplicates

Now you can see all the duplicated values are removed from the table.

how to use power query remove duplicates In Power BI

This is an example of how to use the Power query to remove duplicates in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query add column if

statement
Here we will see how to add a custom column by using the If statement in the query
editor.

For this example, we will use the below table, and then we will add the column for the
Age category. If the age is greater than 18 then Adult, and if less than 18 then children.

Power BI how to use power query add column if statement

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In Power Query Editor, go to Add column-> Conditional column from the ribbon.

In Power BI how to use power query add column if statement

Now Conditional column window will open, Then provide the name to the
column as Category and provides the If part Age is greater than 18, then Adult,
else child.
If you want to add the If clause then clicks on the Add clause icon.

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Now you can see the column category based on the Age column.

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This is an example of how to use power query add column if statement in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query based on condition

Here we will see how to use a Power query based on a conditional column in Power BI.

So here we have the below table based on the Month number we will get the month
name, i.e. if the Month number is 1 then the value is Jan, 2 then the value is Feb.

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Power BI how to use power query based on condition

In Power QueryEditor, go to Add column-> click on the Conditional column option

from the ribbon.

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In Power BI how to use power query based

on condition

The next conditional column window will open.

Then provide the name to the conditional column in the New column name
field.
After that provide the condition, choose the column name as Month Number,
operator as equal, number as 1, and provide the value as Jan. Similarly do for
other month Feb to Nov and then in Else part write the Dec. Then click on Ok.

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Now you can see the conditional column based on condition is added to the
table using the Power Query editor in Power BI.

how to use power query based on a conditional column in Power BI

This is an example of how to use a power query based on conditions in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query and operator

Here we will see how to use AND operator in the Query Editor in Power BI.

For example, if the Age is greater than 16 and less than 40, then we will get True else
False. So we will use the custom column to display the result.

Power BI how to use power query and operator

In Power Query Editor, Go to Add column tab-> Custom column from the ribbon.

power query and operator

Now Custom column window will open, then provide the name of the column.
And write the below formula using AND operator. Then click on OK.

[Age]> 16 and [Age]< 40

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power query and operator in Power BI

Now you can see the result in the custom column, the result can be true or false.

in Power BI how to use power query and operator

This is an example of how to use power query and operator in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query append tables

Here we will see how to use Power Query to append tables in Power BI.

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So, to append two or more tables or queries we will use the Append operation, which
creates a new table that has all rows from the first table followed by the second table.

The Append queries operation is based on the column header in both tables but it does
not need the relative column position. If the table does not carry a similar column then
null values get added to the unsimilar column.

Let’s say we have two tables like below, one is Emp table and Emp table 2, so we will
append both tables and create a new table.

Emp table

Power BI how to use power query append tables

Emp table 2

Power BI how to use power query append tables

In the Power Query editor, go to the Home tab-> select the Append Queries->
select Append Queries as new.

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Power BI how to use power query

append tables

Then Append window will open, select the two table option. Then select the first
table and then select the second table. Then click on Ok.

how to use power query append tables in Power BI

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Now you can see the new table by appending both tables using Power Query
Editor in Power BI.

use power query append tables in Power BI

This is an example of how to use power query append tables in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query reference another table

Here we will see how to create a table from another table using the Power Query editor
in Power BI.

We will use the reference method to create a table from another table using the Power
Query Editor in Power BI. Reference in Power query is used to query a query, which
means you will use the result query in some other queries where your primary query
remains as a base query.

Let’s say we will create a table from the below table, which will consist of the Name
and Age column from the below table.

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Power BI how to use power query by another table

In Power Query Editor, in the left side pane under Queries-> select the table or
queries-> right-click on it-> click on Reference option.

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Now you can see another table created and has the same data. Now select the
column Department and go to Home tab-> Remove columns-> Remove columns.

Power BI how to use power query reference another table

Now you can see the new table created from another table using the Power Query
editor in Power BI.

how to use power query reference another table in Power BI

This is an example of how to use power query reference another table in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query by multiple columns

Here we will see how to pivot two-column into multiple columns using the Power
Query editor in Power BI.

We have below tables with 2 columns i.e. Segment and Sale, so here we will pivot the
table based on the segment column and the value will be the Sales.

Power BI how to use power query by multiple columns

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In Power Query Editor, select the segment column-> go to the Transform tab->
click on the Pivot column option

In Power BI how to use power query by multiple columns

Next Pivot column window will open, choose the value column as sales. Then
click on Ok.

how to use power query by multiple columns in Power BI

Now you can see the table converted into the pivoted table which has multiple
columns.

use power query by multiple columns in Power BI

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This is an example of how to use a power query by multiple columns in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query add row

Here we will see how to add rows using Advanced editor in Power Query Editor in
Microsoft Power BI.

In the below table we will insert a new row in row 1, as in the Power query editor row
count start from 0.

To insert a row we will use the Advanced Editor in Power Query Editor.

In Power Query editor, go to the Home tab-> select the Advanced Editor from the
ribbon.

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add row

Then Advance Editor window will open, then write the below queries to insert
row.

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NewRows =Table.InsertRows(
Table.FromRecords({
[Name = "Alex", Department= "IT", Age =38],
[Name = "John", Department= "Finance", Age =16]
}),
1,
{[Name = "Bob", Department= "Finance", Age =45]}
)

Then under the in write the NewRows and then click on Done.

In Power BI how to use power query add row

Now you can see a row is inserted in position 1 of the table in Power Query Editor.

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Power BI how to use power query combine columns

Here we will see how to combine or merge columns using the Power Query editor in
Power BI.

In Query editor to merge or combine two more columns, we will use the merge
columns option. The column must have a text data type.

For this example, we will use the below table and combine the First name and Last
name columns from the table into one column.

Power BI how to use power query combine columns

In the Power Query editor, first, we will select the two-column from the table. To
select press Ctrl and select the column you want to merge.
Then go to the Transform tab-> click on the Merge columns from the ribbon.

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how to use power query combine columns in Power BI

You can see the Merge column window will open. Provide the separator, and
then give a new column name.

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Now you can see both the columns are merged into one in Power Query Editor.

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use power query to combine columns in Power BI

This is an example of how to use a power query to add rows in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query calendar table

Here we will see how to create a calendar table using Power Query Editor in Power BI.

To create a calendar table in Power Query Editor follow the below steps:

In the Power Query editor, click on the Enter data from the ribbon, to create a
calendar table. Then provide the column names as Start Date and then add a
start date value, from which date you want to start. Rename the table and click
on OK.

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Power BI how to use power query calendar table

Now we need to add the Last Date column, so go to Add column tab-> select the
Custom column option.
A custom column window will open, then provide the name as the Last date.
Next, provide the below formula to get the current date as the last date:

Date.From(DateTime.LocalNow()

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Then change the data type of the Last date to date data type.
Now we get the start date and last date, now we will create a list of dates
between the start date and last date.
So, go to the Add column tab-> select the Custom column from the ribbon.
Then the custom column window will open, provide the column name as Date.
Then provide the formula below to get the list of dates between the start date
and the last date.

{Number.From([Start Date])..Number.From([Last Date])}

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use power query to create a calendar table

Now we will expand the column to create a new row, so click on the Expand icon
in the column->Expand to new rows from the option.

use power query to create a calendar table in Power BI

Now you can see the date from the start date to the last date in the column.
Now change the data type of the date column to date.

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With power query to create calendar table in Power BI

Now remove the start date and last date column from the table. Select both the
column and then click on remove from the ribbon.
Next, we will add the year, month, quarter, week, and day column. So, for this
right-click on the date column and select the Duplicate column.
Select the Duplicate column and right-click on it-> Transform-> Year->Year from
the option.
Then rename the column to Year.

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With power query editor to create a calendar table in Power BI

Similarly, you can add other columns after that your calendar table is created.

power query editor to create a calendar table in Power BI

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This is an example of how to use the power query to create a calendar table in Power
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Power BI how to use Power query lookup value from

another table
Here we will see how to look up or get value from another table using Power Query
Editor in Power BI.

With the help of the List function in the M query i.e. List.PositionOf(), we can get the
value, or we will lookup for the value from another table. For Example, we have two
sample table

1. Product table: The Product table has three columns these are Product Name,
Order Date, and Price.

Power BI how to use power query get value from another table

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2. Categories table: This table contains 2 columns Product and Category.

In Power BI how to use power query to get value from another table

So, we will get the category value into the Product table, for this, we need to create a
category index in the product table based on the category in the Categories table.
Then we will fetch the category value to the Product table with the help of the
Category index.

In Power Query editor,-> select the Product table-> go to Add column tab-> select
the Custom column option.
Then Custom column window will open. Rename the column as Category index
and write the formula in the Formula box. Click on OK

List.PositionOf(Categories[Product],[Product name])

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Power BI how to use power query lookup value from another table

Now you can see the index created in the Product table based on the category column
in the Categories table.

Microsoft Power BI how to use power query lookup value from another table

To get the category value, create another custom column and then rename the
column as Category. Provide the below formula to get the value:
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Categories[Category]{[Category index]}

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Now you can see the category value is added to the Product table.

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use power query to lookup value from another table in Power BI

This is an example of how to use the Power query lookup value from another table in
Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query join table

In Powe query, there are different ways we can join the table, which is available in
Merge queries. So we will discuss how to merge the two tables with the help of inner
join.

The inner join feature will merge both the tables for the matching rows only. For
example, we have two tables these are Product table and the Categories table.

Products table

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Categories table

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In Power Query Editor, click on the Merge queries-> Merge Queries from the
ribbon.

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Then the Merge queries window will open, select the second table, in this case,
it is the Categories table.
Then select the product name column from the Product table and product from
the Categories table.
Then in the Join Kind section select the Inner (Only matching rows). Click on Ok.

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Next, expand the table, so click on the arrow icon and then select the Expand, and
unselect the product field, because we already have the product field. Then click on
Ok.

how to use power query join table in Power BI

Next, you can see both the tables are merged into a single table.

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This is an example of how to use a power query to join tables in Power BI

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Power BI how to use power query select column

Here we will see how to select multiple columns in the Power query.

In the Power Query editor, first, select a column and then press Ctrl+ click on the
columns you want to select.

Power BI how to use power query select column

This is an example of how to use a power query to select columns in Power BI

Power BI how to use power query join on multiple columns

Here we will see how to join or merge multiple columns using the Power Query editor.

We have two tables one is Product 1 and another is Product 2, so we will see how to
select multiple columns while joining both the table.

Product 1

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Product 2

In Power BI how to use power query join on multiple columns

In Power Query Editor, click on the Merge queries-> Merge queries as new.
Then Merge queries windows will open, and select the table you want to merge.
To select multiple columns, press ctrl and click on the columns, you want to
choose in both the table.
Then select the join from the options and click on ok.

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Click on the icon to expand the table-> select the Expand option and choose the
column you want to display.

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how to use power query to join multiple columns in Power BI

Now, you can see the two tables join on multiple columns using the Power query
editor.

use power query to join multiple columns in Power BI

This is an example of how to use power query join on multiple columns in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query union tables

Here we will see how to use power query to union tables in Power BI.

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For this example, we have two tables one is the Product table and the Order table, we
will union tables using the Append queries feature in Power Query.

Product table

Power BI how to use power query union tables

Order table

Microsoft Power BI how to use power query union tables

To union the two tables, in the Power Query editor, click on the Append queries->
select Append queries as new from the ribbon.

how to use power query union tables

Append queries window will open, select the Two tables and then select the
First table and second table. Click on Ok.

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how to use power query union tables in Power BI

Now you can see the union of tables in the Power Query editor.

how to use power query union tables in Microsoft Power BI

This is an example of how to use power query union tables in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query unpivot

Here we will see how to unpivot the table using the Power Query editor in Power BI.

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Unpivoting is the process that will convert the column name into a single column into
rows and the values are transformed into a single column.

For this example, we have a pivot table i.e. product table having a header or column
name based on the product and value based on price.

Power BI how to use power query union tables

To unpivot the above tables follow the below steps:

In the Power Query editor, select the Transform tab-> then select all columns
with ctrl +click on the column.

Power BI how to use power query unpivot

Once you select all the columns, in the Transform tab click on the Unpivot
Columns-> Unpivot Columns from the option.

Power BI how to use power query unpivot

column

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Now you can see the table is unpivoted, the column header is converted into a single
column, and the values also.

power query to unpivot column

This is an example of how to use power query unpivot in Power BI.

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This is an example of how to use power query count rows in Power BI.

Power BI how to use power query remove rows based on

the value
Here we will see how to remove rows based on the specific value using the Power
Query editor in Power BI.

To remove the 1st and 2nd rows from the below table using the Power Query editor in
Power BI.

Power BI how to use power query remove rows based on the value

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In the Power Query editor, select the column and go to the Home tab-> click on
Remove rows.
There are 6 different options, you can remove the rows from the table based on
your need.
In this case, we will select Remove Top rows-> Remove Top rows window will
open. Provide the number of rows you want to remove from the top. Click on Ok.

Microsoft Power BI how to use power query remove rows based on the value

Now you can see the rows are removed from the table in the Query Editor.

how to use power query remove rows based on the value

This is an example of how to use power query to remove rows based on the value in
Power BI

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Power BI how to use power query replace values

Here we will see how to replace values using the Power Query editor in Power BI.

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We will use the below table to change the age of Ron Smith from 23 to 25 by using the
Replace values method.

Power BI how to use power query replace values

In Power Query Editor, go to the Home page, and select the value from the
column.
Then click on Replace values option from the ribbon.
Next, the Replace value windows will open, so here you can see the value under
the Value to Find option, and under Replace with option write the value you
want to replace.

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In Power BI how to use power query replace value

Next, you can see the 23 value is replaced with 25 in the Age column.

Microsoft Power BI how to use power query replace values

This is an example of how to use the Power query to replace values in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query sort multiple columns

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Here we will see how to sort data on multiple columns using the Power Query editor in
Power BI.

With the help of the sort feature, you can arrange the data in ascending order(A-Z) or
descending order(Z-A).

For this example, we will use the below table and sort the name column based on that
it will sort the other column.

Power BI how to use power query sort multiple columns

To sort the multiple columns in the Power Query editor, follow the steps below:

In the Power Query editor, click on the column based on which you want to sort
the other columns.
Then in the Home tab, click on the Az icon in the Sort section, or else you can
sort the column by clicking on the down arrow next to the column name-> Select
Sort Ascending.

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Microsoft Power BI how to use power query sort multiple columns

In this case, I have sorted the name in the Ascending order, i.e. A to Z, based on
that other columns are sorted accordingly.

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This is an example of how to use a power query to sort multiple columns in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query sum column

Here we will see how to use the Power query to sum the column in Power BI.

We will create a new custom column and then calculate the sum of the price from the
below table.

Power BI how to use power query new column

To get the sum of the Price column follow the below steps:

In the Power Query editor, go to the add column tab, then click on the Custom
column from the ribbon.
Then the custom column window will open, provide the column name and then
provide the below formula.

List.Sum(#"Changed Type"[Price])

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Now you can see the output of the sum of the price column in the Power query.

Microsoft Power BI how to use power query sum column

This is an example of how to use Power query to sum column in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query count rows

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Here we will see how to count rows using the Power Query editor in Power BI.

To see the count rows for each column in the Power query editor.

In the Power Query editor, go to the View tab-> then select the Column Profile option
from the ribbon. Now you can see the count rows of each column.

Power BI how to use power query count rows

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This is how to use count rows using Power Query in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query replace null

Here we will see how to replace the null value with 0 using the Power query editor.

For this example, we will use the below table to replace the null value in the Price
column with 0 using the Query Editor in Power BI.

Power BI how to use power query replace null

To replace the null value with 0 in the Power Query editor, follow the below steps:

In the Power Query editor, go to the Home tab-> select the Price column-> then
click on the Replace values.
Then Replace window will open, provide the value which will be replaced i.e.
null, then provide the value you want to replace with i.e. 0.

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how to use power query replace null values

Now you can see the null value is replaced with 0 using the Power Query editor
in Power BI.

power query to replace null values

This is an example of how to use a power query to replace the null value in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query get the previous row

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Here we will see how to get the previous row data using the Power Query editor in
Power BI.

For this example, we have the below table and we will get the previous row value of
the price column.

Power BI how to use power query get the previous row

To get the value of the previous row in the Power Query editor, follow the below steps

First, we will sort the column, to sort the Price column, click on the arrow then
select the Sort ascending option.

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Microsft Power BI how to use power query get the previous row

Then we will add the index column, and go to Add column tab-> Index column->
From 0 from the ribbon.

In Microsft Power BI how to use power query to get the previous row

To get the previous row we will add 1 to the index, so select the index column->
to go to Add column tab-> click on the Standard -> select Add.

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Then Add window will open, and provide 1 in the Value field. Click on Ok.

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Next, we will Merge the table with itself, so select the Merge queries from the
Home tab.
Then Merge queries window will open, and select the same table to merge.
Then select the Index column( first table) and select the Addition
column(Second table)
Select join as Left Outer. Click on OK.

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Then click on the icon-> select the Expand option-> select the Price column->
click on Ok.

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use power query to get the previous row value

Now you can see the previous value of the price column in the Power query
editor.

power query to get the previous row value

This is an example of how to use the power query to get the previous row in Power BI.

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Power BI how to use power query remove null rows

Here we will see how to remove null rows using the Power Query editor in Power BI.

For this example, we will use the below table and remove the null or blank rows from
the table.
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Power BI how to use power query remove null rows

In the Power Query editor, go to the Home tab-> select Remove rows-> Remove
Blank Rows from the ribbon.

Power BI how to use power query remove blank

rows

Now you can see the blank or null rows are removed from the table.

In Power BI how to use power query remove blank rows

This is an example of how to use a power query to remove null rows in Power BI.

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Conclusion
In this Power BI tutorial, we learned how to create a table in the Power Query editor
and also we discuss the below example:

Power BI how to use power query to create a New table

Power BI how to use blank query
Power BI how to use power query add a column from another table
Power BI how to use power query remove duplicates
Power BI how to use power query add a column
Power BI how to use power query add column if statement
Power BI how to use power query based on condition
Power BI how to use power query and operator
Power BI how to use power query append tables
Power BI how to use power query reference another table
Power BI how to use power query by multiple columns
Power BI how to use power query add row
Power BI how to use power query combine columns
Power BI how to use power query calendar table
Power BI how to use power query lookup value from another table
Power BI how to use power query hide column
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Power BI how to use power query join on multiple columns
Power BI how to use power query union tables
Power BI how to use power query unpivot
Power BI how to use power query remove rows based on the value
Power BI how to use power query sort multiple columns
Power BI how to use power query sum column
Power BI how to use power query select column
Power BI how to use power query count rows
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