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jeffjenkins
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select multiple columns data view

Hi There - looking at a table on data view, I want to select multiple columns to unpivot.  I don't know how to select multiple columns apparently;  I've watched some youtube videos that have the multiple select action...they show: ctrl-shift & click more columns,  ctrl-right arrow to highlight more columns.  Those are simple but I'm not getting them to work on my power bi desktop app.

 

Has anyone solved this type of problem?

 

Jeff

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parry2k
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@jeffjenkins to unpivot, you have to go to query editor and that's where you will select column and unpivot the data.



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jeffjenkins
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thanks, that fixed me!

@jeffjenkins glad to hear. Cheers!!



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v-yuta-msft
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@jeffjenkins ,

 

Click Edit Queries-> Press on Ctrl, then select the columns using left-button of the mouse like below:

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parry2k
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@jeffjenkins to unpivot, you have to go to query editor and that's where you will select column and unpivot the data.



Subscribe to the @PowerBIHowTo YT channel for an upcoming video on List and Record functions in Power Query!!

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If my solution proved useful, I'd be delighted to receive Kudos. When you put effort into asking a question, it's equally thoughtful to acknowledge and give Kudos to the individual who helped you solve the problem. It's a small gesture that shows appreciation and encouragement! ❤


Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution. Proud to be a Super User! Appreciate your Kudos 🙂
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