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How to use fuzzy matching in Power Query to clean up Excel data

Merge lists even with typos and inconsistent names. Tune the similarity threshold, use a transform table, and audit results ...
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Stop wrestling with text in Excel: These 8 tools are game-changers

Fix "fake" numbers, strip hidden web spaces, and join text professionally using Excel's built-in legacy and modern tools.

New Claude Excel AI : Beta Release Tested on Real Tasks, Data Cleaning, Dashboards & More

We test Claude in Excel, a beta version add-in requiring a paid plan, and show where it saves time on formula fixes.

Microsoft Excel’s new import functions make handling numbers easier

Excel now supports IMPORTTEXT and IMPORTCSV functions that load external text and CSV files as dynamic arrays, making it easier to refresh and reuse frequently updated data inside a worksheet. The ...
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The New Copilot Function Vastly Improves Microsoft Excel, Part 1

Excel’s newest Copilot integration finally delivers the data intelligence Microsoft promised years ago, transforming how users clean, organize and understand information within their spreadsheets. Way ...