Edit cell based on position

[PowerBeeEye]

How can I replace the value of a cell based on the row and column number (not column name) with a string?

[v-xuding-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @PowerBeeEye ,

It is not supported to replace values based on position. If there is logic  in the data you want  to replace, you can try creating formulas using the function of IF, SWITCH etc. to implement it. Or you can post the sample data and the expected data. Then we can help you as soon as possible.

Best Regards,

Xue Ding

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

[parry2k]

@PowerBeeEye I guess you mean in power query, can you provide some sample what you are trying to achieve?

[PowerBeeEye]

In the table below, I am trying to set the value of the cell at column 1 x row 2 to "Meat"

Item	Cost
Bread	2.5
Milk	3.0
Sugar	1.0

I don't want to use the column name "Item" because that name could be different each time.

[parry2k]

@PowerBeeEye so in this example you want to replace Milk with Meat