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 👇
https://chandoo.org/wp/wp-content/upl...

Completed Excel File with PowerQuery transformations + custom function 👇
https://chandoo.org/wp/wp-content/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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Why did the PDF break up with his girlfriend?
Because she is not on the same page 😂

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