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Hi,
Using Power Query in Excel
I imported data from an Excel file.
I noticed Headers are stacked in the 8th column in rows 1:4, other Headers are missing.
So I thought I would create a separate Table with Headers, Transpose the original Table, Add a Column, Merge the 2, Transpose back.
The first Transpose is taking a long time, I just get a spinning wheel.
Is there a faster way to add the Header Row?
Thanks,
-w
9,159 rows
Right. But how many columns?
It would be great if you could share a set of files (without any sensitive info) that reproduce the issue.
8 columns x 9,159 rows
Ok. That certainly doesn't seem like a data size that should cause issues when transposing.
Can you share more details? For example, it would be helpful if you could share the M formula text of your queries, or some non-sensitive sample files that reproduce the issue, or even screen shots or a recording of your queries and the slow performance.
Without more info, it will be difficult to provide any helpful advice.
Hi Ehren,
I'm guessing you mean the non-header table which contains 9,159 rows.
Thanks,
-w
How many columns? I'm wondering if it's trying to transpose a huge number of empty cells.
How many rows does the headers-only table contain before you transpose it?
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