Power BI Tips and Tricks (Includes Time-Saving ChatGPT Prompts) - Power BI Trouble with Combining Excel Files with a Dif

The video tutorial addresses the problem of combining multiple Excel files with varying structures using Power BI. It demonstrates how Power BI's 'Files from Folder' option can be used to combine files, but highlights the issue of missing columns when files have different structures. The tutorial explains that Power BI uses a sample file to create a transformation function, which can lead to missing data if the sample file doesn't contain all columns present in other files. The video concludes by acknowledging the problem and promising a solution in the next video.

What is the main issue when combining multiple Excel files with different structures in Power BI?

• Power BI cannot handle Excel files.

• Excel files must be in the same folder.

• Different column orders and additional columns.

• Power BI requires files to be in CSV format.

What does Power BI use as a template when combining files from a folder?

• The largest file in the folder.

• A randomly selected file.

• The file with the most columns.

• A sample file chosen by the user.

How does Power BI handle column order when combining files?

• It arranges columns alphabetically.

• It uses the order from the sample file.

• It matches columns by name.

• It ignores column order completely.

What happens to columns not present in the sample file when combining data in Power BI?

• They are automatically added.

• They are ignored and not included.

• They are added at the end.

• They are merged with existing columns.

Why is it problematic to have multiple files with different columns when using Power BI's folder import option?

• Power BI cannot import from folders.

• All files must have the same number of rows.

• Files must be in the same format.

• Only one file can be used as a sample.

What is the next step mentioned in the video to address the issue of combining files with different columns?

• Manually editing each file.

• Using a different software.

• Ignoring the additional columns.

• Watching the next video for solutions.

What is the main focus of the next video as mentioned in the transcript?

• Advanced Power BI features.

• How to create Excel files.

• Solutions for combining files with different columns.

• How to export data from Power BI.