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azakir
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Unpivot / Merge Columns

Hi Guys. 

I've got an excel file that I am trying to pull into Power BI. The file has a number of "Merged" columns in Excel: 

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I would like a single column for dates, a single column for either "staff" or "wages" through Power Query Editor. Or is there an easier way to do this? 

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Ahmedx
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Ahmedx
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Super User

don't forget to change the excel file address

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Ahmedx
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Super User

pls try this

Sample PBIX file attached

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AiUZ0Ws7G26RiEIEJnzOhtQqU1p0?e=HW88We

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Thanks @Ahmedx That did the trick for me. 

Ahmedx
Super User
Super User

Can you please share your demo input and expected output!

Hi @Ahmedx 

 

https://file.io/DPCxcJrtrxty

 

Here's the link to the file. Expected outcome is below: 

 

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Ahmedx
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Super User

the best way to do this is in Power Query Editor

Thanks @Ahmedx . Exactly, would like to know how

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