Exploring the Tools Tab in Power Query Editor: Diagnostics Made Simple
When working with large datasets in Power BI, your queries might become slow or unresponsive — and it’s hard to figure out what’s causing the issue. That’s where the Tools tab in Power Query Editor comes in. It offers powerful options like Diagnostics, which help...
Understanding the 'Add Column' Tab in Power Query Editor
In Power BI’s Power Query Editor, the "Add Column" tab lets you create new fields from your existing data — without changing the original columns. This is especially useful when you want to classify, calculate, or derive insights from your raw data. In this blog,...
Essential Column Transformations in Power BI: Numbers, Text, and Dates Simplified
Data rarely comes in a ready-to-use format. In Power BI, the Power Query Editor provides a robust set of transformation tools tailored for different data types—whether it's numbers, text, or dates. Understanding how to clean and shape these columns is key to ensuring accurate analysis...
Mastering Data Reshaping in Power BI: Transpose, Pivot & Unpivot in Power Query
In Power BI, preparing your data is a crucial step before building insightful visualizations. Power Query Editor offers powerful transformation tools to reshape your dataset to match your analysis needs. Among these, the Transpose, Pivot, and Unpivot options stand out as key features that help...
Understanding the View Tab in Power Query Editor – Power BI
When working in Power BI's Power Query Editor, most users focus on transforming data using tools in the Home or Transform tabs. However, one powerful yet often overlooked section is the View tab. It doesn’t directly modify data but plays a key role in helping...