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HenryJS
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Enter Data Column

Hi all,

 

Is it possible to enter a column and enter the data in query editor?

 

For example below I would like to have a column and be able to enter values in the fields in query editor

 

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negi007
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@HenryJS  Hi Henry, yes it is possible to add coluumn in power query window. Under the Add Column Tab select Column from Examples -> From Selection. Now one column would be added in the window, you can paste values and then select Ok.




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@negi007 is it possible to go back to the entering values as it first showed after you've created the column?

 

When i clicked edit on the cog it just took me to this window

 

thanks

 

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BA_Pete
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Hi @HenryJS ,

 

Not sure I fully understand your requirement here. If you mean you want to literally type values into cells like Excel then, no, this isn't possible. There are a couple of other options though, although both depend on your being able to define the row location of your new value:

 

1) Create a new table with your desired values, and a second column (or more) that you can use to join it to your main table, then join.

2) Create a conditional column and define that when a row meets certain criteria, have your new value be the result.

 

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camargos88
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Hi @HenryJS ,

 

You can enter manual data inside a custom column using some functions (table / record / list).

 

However, it's easier if you input a table with the values and merge (using Power Query) or relate them (using relationship).

 

Can you give more details about what you need ?



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