Q. There was a December 2020 article in the JofA about cleaning and joining data using a program called Alteryx, but we don’t have access to this program. Could you explain how to do those tasks using ...

Data cleaning is a crucial step in the data analysis process. Inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent data can lead to flawed insights and poor decision-making. Fortunately, Excel 365’s Power Query ...

Struggling with messy data in Excel can be a real headache, especially when you’re on a tight deadline. But what if there was a way to make this process smoother and more efficient? In this guide ...

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Q. How do the TRIMRANGE function and trim references in Excel work? A. Excel’s TRIMRANGE function and trim references help users quickly tidy up datasets. This makes for a cleaner, easier-to-follow, ...

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI assistant available in popular Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It utilizes advanced language models, including GPT-4o, and enterprise data from ...

Data is rarely properly formatted and structured when you import it. Try these eight tips for fast data cleanup in Microsoft Excel. Data comes in from an increasing number of sources these days. For ...

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