Power BI - Getting Data
Which of the following is the correct first step to connect to an Excel file in Power BI?
Which of the following is the correct first step to connect to an Excel file in Power BI?
easy📝 Conceptual Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the correct menu option to connect data
Power BI uses 'Get Data' to connect to external sources like Excel files.Step 2: Confirm the correct data source selection
Selecting 'Excel' under 'Get Data' is the proper way to connect an Excel file.Final Answer:
Click 'Get Data' and select 'Excel' -> Option BQuick Check:
Use 'Get Data' to connect Excel files [OK]
Quick Trick: Always start with 'Get Data' to connect external files [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Trying to copy-paste data from Excel
- Skipping data connection and starting report
- Using 'Transform Data' before connecting
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