Srinath Ankolla

DATA
CLEANING
METHODS
IN EXCEL

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INTRODUCTION
Achieving accurate data analysis in
Excel begins with the fundamental step
of data cleaning. Join me in this carousel
as we delve into essential methods to
guarantee your data's accuracy and
reliability, laying the foundation for
informed decision-making.

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IDENTIFYING
01
DUPLICATES
Function: Remove Duplicates (Data tab)

Use Case: Easily spot and eliminate

duplicate records, ensuring data
accuracy and reducing redundancy.

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HANDLING 02
MISSING DATA
Function: Filter (Data tab), Excel
functions like IF and AVERAGE

Use Case: Tackle missing data by

filtering rows with gaps or filling them
with suitable values for a complete
dataset.

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03 REMOVE BLANKS

Function: Filter (Data tab) and functions

like IF

Use Case: Say goodbye to unwanted

gaps by filtering or replacing blank cells,
ensuring seamless data flow.

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TEXT TO COLUMNS 04
MAGIC
Function: Text to Columns (Data tab)

Use Case: Split text data into separate

columns based on delimiters, enhancing
text data management and clarity.

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05
HANDLING
INCONSISTENT CASING
Function: Excel functions like UPPER,
LOWER, or PROPER

Use Case: Standardize text casing to

simplify comparisons and streamline text
data analysis.

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FIND AND REPLACE 06

SIMPLICITY
Function: "Find and Replace" feature
(Ctrl + H)

Use Case: Swiftly search and replace

specific values throughout your
spreadsheet for accurate and updated
data.

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REMOVING EXTRA
07
SPACES
Function: Use the TRIM function

Use Case: Ensure uniformity by

eliminating leading and trailing spaces in
text data.

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MERGING DATA
08
MASTERPIECE
Function: Functions like VLOOKUP,
INDEX-MATCH, or Power Query

Use Case: Combine data from various

sources, creating a unified dataset for
comprehensive analysis.

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