Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Struggling with Power Query and hardcoded headers? In this tutorial, we dive into a practical Excel Power Query solution that fixes issues with header promotion when combining files from a folder. You'll learn how to transform data dynamically, avoid common pitfalls with hardcoded values, and ensure your reports remain refreshable—even months down the track.
Whether you're working with SharePoint or local folders, this walkthrough covers every essential step: from custom column creation, dynamic referencing of file and sheet names, to final data transformation. It's a must-watch for anyone building scalable, automated Excel reports. Make sure to watch until the end to catch a sneaky mistake even Wyn missed on first go!
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The team and I at Access Analytic develop Power BI and Excel solutions for clients in Australia and deliver training around the World.
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Struggling with Power Query and hardcoded headers? In this tutorial, we dive into a practical Excel Power Query solution that fixes issues with header promotion when combining files from a folder. You'll learn how to transform data dynamically, avoid common pitfalls with hardcoded values, and ensure your reports remain refreshable—even months down the track.
Whether you're working with SharePoint or local folders, this walkthrough covers every essential step: from custom column creation, dynamic referencing of file and sheet names, to final data transformation. It's a must-watch for anyone building scalable, automated Excel reports. Make sure to watch until the end to catch a sneaky mistake even Wyn missed on first go!
🫶🏻 Join the channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCvD2rJJrp0aS48-KCk0eMHQ/join
🧑🏻🎓Learning Power BI?
Check out our online course
accessanalytic.thinkific.com
📗 Did you know I've written a book "Power BI for the Excel Analyst"?
https://pbi.guide/book/
The team and I at Access Analytic develop Power BI and Excel solutions for clients in Australia and deliver training around the World.
🌐 https://accessanalytic.com.au/
