Create new columns based on ther column values

[Dennis08]

Hi all, 

I have a question about creating columns. 

I have a csv file with 3 columns:

1) word
2) type
3) number

Example:

name yes /no number
dennis yes 41
james yes 28
dennis no 39
james no 39

I want to clean up the file, and create extra columns

name yes no
dennis 41 39

So basically, dedupe the names, and add the number values in seperate columns.


Thanks,
Dennis

[HotChilli · Accepted solution]

Pivot the yes/no column.  It's in Power Query on the Transform tab

[dharmendars007 · Accepted solution]

Hello @Dennis08 , 

To achive this you can use Power Query, Please lod the data in Power Query and follow the below steps.

1. In the Power Query Editor, make sure the columns are named as: word , type and number by double clinking on the cloumn header.

2. Select the type column (which contains "yes" or "no").

3. Go to Transform > Pivot Column

4.In the Values Column dropdown, select number

5. This will create two columns: one for "yes" and one for "no".

If you find this helpful , please mark it as solution which will be helpful for others and Your Kudos/Likes 👍 are much appreciated!

Thank You

Dharmendar S

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[Kedar_Pande · Accepted solution]

go to Transform Data to open Power Query Editor.

Select yes/no and click on pivot column > in the popup select values column as number.

If this helped, a Kudos 👍 or Solution mark would be great! 🎉
Cheers,
Kedar
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[dharmendars007 · Accepted solution]

Hello @Dennis08 , 

To achive this you can use Power Query, Please lod the data in Power Query and follow the below steps.

1. In the Power Query Editor, make sure the columns are named as: word , type and number by double clinking on the cloumn header.

2. Select the type column (which contains "yes" or "no").

3. Go to Transform > Pivot Column

4.In the Values Column dropdown, select number

5. This will create two columns: one for "yes" and one for "no".

If you find this helpful , please mark it as solution which will be helpful for others and Your Kudos/Likes 👍 are much appreciated!

Thank You

Dharmendar S

LinkedIN 

[HotChilli · Accepted solution]

Pivot the yes/no column.  It's in Power Query on the Transform tab