Getting viable data from an Excel workbook into Power BI for data visualization purposes takes some specific preparation. Here is what you need to do.

In Page 1, which Power BI opens when launched, click the Excel Workbook option in the Data group. Using the resulting Open dialog, locate the Excel file (Figure C), select it and click Open.

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Microsoft is finally giving businesses what they really want: data types based on their own customer data.

Data visualization applications such as Microsoft’s Power BI and Tableau can unlock the value of data. This article explores how Power BI works.

As Microsoft Excel’s younger, flashier cousin, Power BI brings visualizations and interactive components to the table to help frame data in a fresh, new way that’s both data-driven and compelling.

Here is a complete guide to learning how to download and use the Power BI Desktop application to create data visuals and reports.

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