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(@Anonymous)
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Hi,

I know to split into rows based on one column, but cannot find a way to split based on more than one column, as the "Split Column" is grayed out when more than one column is selected.

I have attached a sample file that I want to split into rows based on column I & J.

 

Regards,

Ayal Telem.

 
Posted : 23/08/2023 11:31 am
(@mynda)
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Hi Ayal,

It's not clear what the end result is that you want, but I suggest you merge the columns first, then split.

Mynda

 
Posted : 23/08/2023 8:38 pm
(@j8150outlook-com)
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Dear Mynda,

Basically, column I & J each contains rows that corresponds to parallel row in the other column, e.g.: on row 4 "AEGIS" & "55504" should be on a row, and "GCube" & "WI194355001A5" on another. Data on all other columns should copied to both rows.

Merge will not work, as it takes the full content of cell in column I and paste the content of cell in column J at the end.

 

Regards,

Ayal Telem.

 
Posted : 24/08/2023 3:46 am
Riny van Eekelen
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Similar to the problem solved in the thread in the link below:

https://www.myonlinetraininghub.com/excel-forum/power-query/handling-multi-value-cells

 

I've adapted the solution that was provided by @Velouria in the above link to your data set. See attached.

 
Posted : 24/08/2023 5:17 am
(@j8150outlook-com)
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Hi Riny,

First, thanks for taking the time to help me - highly appreciated.

I looked at you solution, and I vaguely understand the solution.
As I'm starting my Power Query course here, I believe that by the end of it I will probably understand your solution better.

 

Thanks a lot,

Ayal Telem.

 
Posted : 25/08/2023 7:45 am
Riny van Eekelen
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I'm confident that you'll get to grips to PQ soon. Good luck!

 
Posted : 25/08/2023 8:53 am
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