Messy Excel data can slow down your analysis and lead to inaccurate insights, but Copilot makes cleaning it fast and effortless. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use Copilot to automatically detect and fix inconsistencies in raw datasets, including formatting issues, split columns, and incorrect data types. You'll see how Copilot can transform unstructured, comma-separated data into a clean, structured Excel table ready for analysis. From handling inconsistent dates and text values to creating a fully formatted table, this guide shows how to turn chaotic data into a reliable foundation for pivot tables, charts, and reporting.
Ideal for those looking to streamline workflows and make more effective use of Microsoft 365 applications.
- Use Copilot to analyse and clean messy Excel datasets automatically
- Understand how Copilot documents and explains data cleaning steps
- Identify and fix common data issues such as inconsistent text, dates, and spacing
