Excel Power Query: Converting Multi-Line Cells to Multiple Rows

A Practical Mini-Course for converting multi-line cells to rows in Excel

This practical mini-course teaches you how to solve a common data problem in Excel: converting cells that contain multiple lines of text into separate rows. You’ll learn to use Excel’s Power Query feature as a powerful utility tool for data transformation, even if you’re not building complex data models.


What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Convert multi-line cells into multiple rows using Power Query
  • Convert Excel data Range to an Excel Table for data management
  • Navigate the Power Query interface with confidence
  • Use column splitting techniques with custom delimiters
  • Preserve related data across columns when splitting rows
  • Validate your data transformation results
  • Apply these techniques to real-world data cleaning scenarios

What You Need to Get Started

Software Requirements

  • Microsoft Excel (2016 or later recommended)
  • Power Query feature enabled (built into modern Excel versions)

Prerequisites

  • Basic Excel knowledge (creating tables, navigating ribbons)
  • Understanding of rows, columns, and cells
  • No prior Power Query experience required

Course Materials

  • Sample dataset with multi-line cell data (provided)
  • Practice files for hands-on exercises

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