Straight to the Point
by Oz du Soleil
Messy Data Meets Its Match
If you’re tired of endless formulas, helper columns, and copy-paste acrobatics, it’s time to let Power Query do the heavy lifting. With just a few clicks, you can import, clean, transform, and combine data—without writing a single formula.
In Cleaning Excel Data with Power Query: Straight to the Point, Excel MVP Oz du Soleil walks you through practical, real-world techniques that turn cluttered spreadsheets into analysis-ready data sets. You’ll see why Power Query isn’t just a feature—it’s a data-cleaning superpower.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Import data from tables, ranges, and workbooks
Automatically fill missing values up or down
Parse and split text into clean, usable fields
Merge and append data from multiple sources
Group and summarize information on the fly
Add calculated columns without complex formulas
Unpivot messy reports into perfect table layouts
Refresh your cleaned data in seconds—no rework required
With step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and Oz’s signature Straight to the Point style, you’ll go from Power Query beginner to data-cleaning pro in record time.
Why wrestle with messy spreadsheets when Power Query can do it for you?
Books on Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power BI, ChatGPT by Excel MVPs.
Holy Macro! Books is a niche publishing company dedicated to empowering Excel users worldwide with expert-level guides on Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and more. Founded by Excel legend Bill Jelen, the company features books authored by Microsoft MVPs, former MVPs, and top industry experts who know their way around formulas, pivot tables, and data transformations. Whether you're a beginner or a power user, Holy Macro! delivers practical, straight-to-the-point content that turns spreadsheet struggles into spreadsheet superpowers.
Train Your GPT is a hands-on, no-code guide to creating AI assistants that actually work the way you do. Whether you're a content creator, consultant, or spreadsheet nerd, you'll learn how to train ChatGPT to follow your style, use your files, and save you serious time — all without needing to know a single line of code.
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Unlock the Power of TypeScript to Automate Excel in the Modern Era
Visual Basic for Applications isn’t the only game in town anymore. With Programming Excel with Office Scripts: Straight to the Point, Eduardo N. Sanchez cuts through the noise and gives you a fast-paced, example-packed guide to automating Excel using Office Scripts and TypeScript.
Whether you're new to scripting or transitioning from VBA, this book shows you how to manipulate ranges, build pivot tables, generate charts, insert shapes, and even trigger scripts from Power Automate—all through clear, concise TypeScript examples.
You'll explore:
The essentials of TypeScript for Excel scripting
Advanced range, table, chart, and shape manipulation
Integration with Power Automate to build hands-free workflows
Real-world scripts, complete with visuals and step-by-step guidance
Perfect for Excel pros, analysts, and developers looking to modernize their automation toolkit, this book delivers exactly what the title promises: straight to the point.
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