Importing data with new columns in power query

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Hi there,

Let say I have two excel files with similar columns and I import these files through Power Query using the Folder method, now when I add a third file, I have an additional column. How can I add this to my appended data automatically, is there a workaround or M code manipulation that anyone knows.

Much appreciated.
Mustafa

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Hi @chris786,

Check out this article by Chris Webb.

I hope this is helpful.
But if you need further assistance please provide a PBIX with some Sample Data files. Thanks!

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I think I found the solution using Excel.Workbook([Content]) custom column.

Thanks,