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Hello,
I have a Power Query that connects to a table located in SharePoint Online every time I access an Excel file. I would like the cells in Excel to display 'empty' while the data is loading in the background. Is there any Excel formula that I can directly apply to the cell to achieve this in a straightforward manner? Thank you very much for your comments!
Hi @MTrullàs
Do you mean to display 'empty' when data is loading in the backgroud, but the data should be displayed in cells when data loading is completed? If my understanding is correct, it seems there is no such switch in Excel currently.
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Thank you for your answer!
Your understanding of my requirement is correct. I am indeed looking to have the 'empty' displayed while data is loading in the background, and then have the actual data displayed in the cells once the loading is completed. However, I don't believe Excel lacks this functionality, as Excel is known for its comprehensive range of features 😀
What is the business value showing blanks/nulls vs. literla 'empty'?
Can you define 'while loading..'. Do you mean in the Power Query or in Excel itself?
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It doesn't matter whether we display empty spaces or blanks/nulls. On the other hand, I'm referring to the loading process within Excel itself. Thank you very much for your comments.
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