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Archie2024
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2 years ago
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Getting error when trying to combine files from a folder

Hi, I am trying to combine two files from a folder. I came up with an error message. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I am a novice at PQ, so any help is much appreciated.   For context, I conve...
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    Anonymous
    2 years ago

    Hi Archie2024 ,

    -Add custom column, entered Excel.Workbook[Content]


    Please try this:

    Excel.Workbook([Content])[Data]{0}

     

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    Archie2024
    2 years ago

    I really appreciate everyone's help! That worked! Thank you!

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Caelan
Frequent Visitor
2 years ago

Hi, unsure on the specific error message - when you say you're combining the files, do you mean you've used the combine and transform function when getting the data, or are you combining them after bringing them into the query? Is the error presenting as soon as it tried to merge the data?