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.
Mini-Course
When you need each line to become its own row while preserving all related data in adjacent columns.
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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