Ever had a gnarly PDF that you need to extract data and reshape? Today let me share an advanced Power Query trick with you. You can use this to reshape (split & combine) PDF tables. Later on in the video, I explain how to build a CUSTOM FUNCTION in Power Query so you can automate the task next time. Don't miss the ending!
Sample files:
Try it yourself on the PDF
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Completed Excel File with PowerQuery transformations + custom function
https://chandoo.org/wp/wpcontent/upl...
⏱ IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00 The PDF Table Problem
0:47 Getting the data from PDF
1:40 Power Query Parkour Time ♂
4:16 Creating a PQ Custom Function to split and combine tables
7:00 Invoking the function on your PDFs
8:42 But there is more...
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Because she is not on the same page
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