Month: May 2023

What is Microsoft Fabric (Public Preview)?

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Maybe you’ve heard the announcement of Microsoft Fabric. Maybe you are coming from Power BI and curious how Microsoft Fabric relates. Adam gets you up to speed!

Microsft Learn: Get Started with Microsoft Fabric
https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/get-started-fabric/

Microsoft Fabric End to End Tutorials
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/get-started/end-to-end-tutorials

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Excel – Draw Arrows or Dotted Line in Excel – #shorts

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Microsoft Excel Tutorial – How to Draw Arrows or Line in Excel.
How to draw an arrow in Excel?

To download this workbook: https://www.mrexcel.com/youtube/ojM42vamBQY/

Table of Contents
(0:00) Draw arrow in Excel
(0:08) Change Arrow Color, Weight, Arrow Heads
(0:21) Make line dotted in Excel
(0:24) Curve arrow around an obstacle in Excel
(0:51) Wrap up

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Solution for Two Fact Tables: Power Query or DAX formulas or Worksheet Formulas? 365 MECS Class 18

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Create Reports & Visuals from Two Fact Tables with Different Grains. 3 Solutions. 365 MECS Class 18
Download Zipped Folder with All Files: https://excelisfun.net/files/18-M365ExcelClassVideoFiles.zip
50 pages of pdf notes: https://excelisfun.net/files/18-M365ExcelClass.pdf
This video shows how to deal with Two Fact Tables with Different Grains. Learn three solutions: 1) Power Query, DAX Formulas or Worksheet Formulas. Learn how to create reports and visuals from Two Fact Tables with Different Grains.

This full free Microsoft 365 Excel & Power BI class is taught by Excel MVP and Highline College Professor and can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrRPvpgDmw0nre_bTeBfJWjrnixKoyNtW
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Excel Variance Inside The Pivot Table – Episode 2605

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Microsoft Excel Tutorial: Adding a Variance inside of a pivot table.

Keani has a pivot table with current year and last year across the top. She wants a variance. Her current solution is a formula outside of the pivot table which points inside of the pivot table.

This video shows three methods for adding a variance inside the pivot table.
1. Regular pivot table, add Revenue twice. Change calculation to Difference From, Years, and (Previous Item)
2. Regular pivot table. Remove Grand Total. Use 2 Excel Calculated Items to calculate Variance and Total
3. Data Model Pivot Table. Add four DAX Measures to calculate last Continue reading “Excel Variance Inside The Pivot Table – Episode 2605” →

Microsoft’s AI Transformation – A Deep Dive into the Future of Data Tech!

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In this thrilling exploration of Microsoft’s AI advancements, we dissect the democratizing power of AI and how it is revolutionizing every aspect of our digital life, from workflows to product development. We delve into the significance of Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, the introduction of AI co-pilots into every sphere of our work, and how AI is becoming an omnipresent force in our digital universe.

Discover the transformative power of data science, data analytics, and application development as we witness the rise of the new Microsoft Data Fabric. Understand the changing landscapes of Power BI, Azure, Synapse, and Data Factory and Continue reading “Microsoft’s AI Transformation – A Deep Dive into the Future of Data Tech!” →

INDEX Function Beats XLOOKUP? #Short Excel Magic Trick 14

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Learn how to use the INDEX function to make an easier lookup formula than using the XLOOKUP function when the lookup values to match are sequential numbers starting at 1.
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Data Immersion Supercharged by AI with Nikola Ilic

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In this episode of The Analytic Mind, host Sam McKay welcomes data expert Nikola Ilic, also known as the Data Mozart, to discuss the latest developments in the data world. Nikola shares his background working with traditional Microsoft business intelligence products and his current focus on Power BI and Azure Synapse Analytics. The conversation then turns to the strength of Microsoft’s data platform and the integration of its various components. Sam and Nikola also explore the potential of AI technology in data analysis and productivity, citing recent advancements in PowerPoint and Power BI.

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Learning Together: The Power of Communities for Personal and Professional Growth with Kedeisha Bryan

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Are you struggling to find meaningful learning support in the data analytics field? Tired of the same ineffective advice and lacking the right connections to make a difference? Join us in this episode and learn how to unlock personalized learning support with data communities and AI technology – finally advancing your skills and career in data science.

Kedeisha Bryan is a dedicated data professional who has made a significant impact in the field of data analytics in just two years. With a background in senior data engineering at Booz Allen Hamilton, Kedeisha has a wealth of experience in various aspects of Continue reading “Learning Together: The Power of Communities for Personal and Professional Growth with Kedeisha Bryan” →

🔴 Let’s talk Microsoft Fabric – LIVE w/ Matthew Roche (May 27, 2023) (Member Chat 2nd Half)

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Join us live as we answer your questions about Microsoft Fabric including Power BI!

Connect with Matthew:
Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@SQLAllFather
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsilPn-2qFlrYYuvyFkpPQ
Website: https://ssbipolar.com/

💥 30 minutes: Open Q&A (Public)
💥 Then… Members Only Chat (Public can watch & Super Chat for Questions)

📢 RULES FOR Q&A: 📢

👉 Put a “Q:” in front of your comment to help us identify questions!
👉 Super chats take priority
👉 Do NOT re-post your questions! We’ll get to as many questions as we can.
👉 If you SPAM your question, you will be put in timeout

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Excel All Combinations One To Six in Four Columns – Episode 2604

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Microsoft Excel Tutorial: Generating all combinations of N outcomes for K games.

In episode 2602, I had to generate all possible combinations of 4 games with 6 possible outcomes in each game. I used my very convoluted “binary count up, but not binary because it is base 6, but not base 6 because I need the digits 1 to 6 instead of 0 to 5” method. This involves a lot of typing and two different formulas.

Today, a much easier way from Kyle Freistedt. Kyle DOES use Base 6. He does use a SEQUENCE function but starts at 0 instead of Continue reading “Excel All Combinations One To Six in Four Columns – Episode 2604” →

Excel – Circle Invalid Data – #shorts

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Microsoft Excel Tutorial – Circle invalid data in Excel

This video shows a cool use for Data Validation: Circling Invalid Data.

Also: manually circling a cell in Excel using the drawing tools. This method creates a filled circle. This video shows you how to remove the fill so you have a circle that does not cover the data.

To download this workbook: https://www.mrexcel.com/youtube/OpVReJuDvWs/

Table of Contents
(0:00) Circle invalid data in Excel
(0:08) Define valid data in Data Validation first
(0:28) Manually drawing circles
(0:38) Making filled circle an outline
(0:46) Ctrl+Drag to copy circles in Excel
(0:52) Wrap-up

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What does Microsoft Fabric mean for Guy in a Cube?

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Very excited that Microsoft Fabic has hit Public preview! But what does that mean for Guy in a Cube? Is Guy in a Cube going to cover Microsoft Fabric?

Blog: https://azure.microsoft.com/blog/introducing-microsoft-fabric-data-analytics-for-the-era-of-ai/

Blog: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/blog/introducing-microsoft-fabric-and-copilot-in-microsoft-power-bi/

Docs: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/get-started/microsoft-fabric-overview

Tutorials: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/get-started/end-to-end-tutorials

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