Data Transformation
Transform your data using PXL expressions directly in the spreadsheet. Create new columns, clean data, and perform advanced calculations with ease.
Data Transformation with PXL
Section titled “Data Transformation with PXL”Expression Bar
Section titled “Expression Bar”The powerful expression bar lets you transform data using PXL:
Basic Transformations
word_count(description)extract("sentiment" from reviews)classify(feedback into ("positive", "negative", "neutral"))Chained Operations
extract("issue_type" from support_tickets) ->filter(issue_type = "billing") ->score(urgency from "low" to "high")Live Preview
Section titled “Live Preview”- Real-time validation: See errors as you type
- Auto-completion: Smart suggestions for functions and columns
- Result preview: See transformation results before applying
- Undo/Redo: Full change history for safety
Common Transformations
Section titled “Common Transformations”Text Processing
Section titled “Text Processing”- Clean and standardize text data
- Extract information from unstructured content
- Sentiment analysis on text columns
- Category classification based on content
Numerical Calculations
Section titled “Numerical Calculations”- Mathematical operations between columns
- Statistical functions like averages and percentiles
- Date arithmetic for time-based calculations
- Custom scoring and ranking systems
Data Cleaning
Section titled “Data Cleaning”- Remove duplicates based on key columns
- Standardize formats across data types
- Fill missing values with calculated defaults
- Validate and correct data inconsistencies
What’s Next?
Section titled “What’s Next?”Selection & Operations
Learn how to select data ranges and perform bulk operations on your data.
PXL Language Guide
Explore the complete PXL language reference for advanced transformations.