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Lora_0121
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Expand and Aggregate in Power Query's Merge Queries

Hello, 

What is the difference between Expand and Aggregate in Power Query's Merge Queries?

 
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dharmendars007
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Hello @Lora_0121 , 

Expand - Allows you to select specific columns from the related table and add them to your primary query as new columns.

Aggregate - Allows you to perform aggregate calculations (such as Sum, Average, Count, Min, Max, etc.) on columns from the related table and return a single summarized value for each match.

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Dharmendar S

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dharmendars007
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Super User

Hello @Lora_0121 , 

Expand - Allows you to select specific columns from the related table and add them to your primary query as new columns.

Aggregate - Allows you to perform aggregate calculations (such as Sum, Average, Count, Min, Max, etc.) on columns from the related table and return a single summarized value for each match.

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 

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