Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - The Power Query Editor

The video tutorial introduces Power Query, a tool for cleaning and transforming data without using formulas. It explains the Power Query Editor's interface, including the ribbon, queries pane, and applied steps. The tutorial covers data management, such as renaming queries and using applied steps to track changes. It also highlights data transformation tools available in the Home and Transform tabs. Finally, it demonstrates how to expand and combine multiple data files into a single file.

What is the primary purpose of the Power Query Editor?

• To create complex formulas

• To manage Excel worksheets

• To clean and transform data

• To design charts and graphs

Which part of the Power Query Editor allows you to see the history of changes made to your data?

• Queries pane

• Ribbon structure

• Applied steps

• Formula bar

What is a key feature of the Power Query Editor that helps in undoing changes?

• Ribbon structure

• Queries pane

• Data preview

• Applied steps

In the Power Query Editor, what can you do with the 'Transform' tab?

• Generate data charts

• Design pivot tables

• Format columns and split data

• Create new Excel sheets

How can you combine multiple files into one in Power Query?

• By exporting to a CSV file

• By manually copying data

• By using the 'Merge Queries' option

• By using Excel formulas