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jaryszek
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Get only specific columns from workbook

Hi Guys,

 

i am using this function:

 

 

Excel.CurrentWorkbook(){[Name="Table322"]}[Content]

 

 

ti get full table.

How can i get specific columns, like "Col1" and "Col2" from this function?

Best,
Jacek

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BA_Pete
Super User
Super User

Hi @jaryszek ,

 

Just wrap the whole table reference in a Table.SelectColumns function:

= Table.SelectColumns(
    Excel.CurrentWorkbook(){[Name="Table322"]}[Content],
    {"columnName1", "columnName2"}
)

 

Pete



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jaryszek
Resident Rockstar
Resident Rockstar

Hi Guys,

one more question, can provide instead of column name, column index? 

Best,
Jacek

BA_Pete
Super User
Super User

Hi @jaryszek ,

 

Just wrap the whole table reference in a Table.SelectColumns function:

= Table.SelectColumns(
    Excel.CurrentWorkbook(){[Name="Table322"]}[Content],
    {"columnName1", "columnName2"}
)

 

Pete



Now accepting Kudos! If my post helped you, why not give it a thumbs-up?

Proud to be a Datanaut!




Thank you !

Indeed.

 

@jaryszek This is the same function that will be used if you use the Choose Columns button in the ribbon.

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