Connecting Excel Data and Building a Data Model with Power Pivot

3. Create Relationships

Click and drag the key column from one table to the corresponding key column in the other table. A dialog will appear to confirm the relationship to be created. Make sure the relationship type (one to many or many to one) is correct, then click OK.

Benefits of Inter-Table Relationships

1. Facilitates Data Integration

One of the main advantages of relationships between tables is the ease of integrating data. With the right relationships, you can access information from various tables without the need to use complicated formulas like VLOOKUP. This saves time and reduces the risk of errors in data analysis.

2. More Efficient Analysis

With the existence of relationships, analysis can be carried out more efficiently and in-depth. For example, you can easily create reports that show total sales per customer or analyze buying trends by product category without having to manually combine data.

3. Improved Analysis Performance

Relationships between tables allow the use of DAX for more complex calculations and faster data-driven decision-making. This is especially useful for users who need to create reports and dashboards regularly.

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