{"id":28054,"date":"2023-12-02T11:38:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T11:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ustechportal.com\/?p=28054"},"modified":"2024-02-13T11:55:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T11:55:40","slug":"how-to-combine-two-column-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustechportal.com\/how-to-combine-two-column-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Combine Two Column in Excel | Merge Column in Excel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Certain functions for the control of data using Excel are simple, such as\u00a0adding currencies.<\/span>\u00a0However, there are some which are not so, for example, the ability to combine columns.<\/span>\u00a0In this article, we’ll demonstrate methods to combine two columns using Microsoft Excel<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a chance that you have transferred data from a different place or have somebody add data to your spreadsheet.<\/span>\u00a0If you have two columns which be more effective as a single column and you want to combine them, you could do so with an operator, or by a\u00a0feature.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Merging Columns in Excel<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

You may be aware that Excel offers the\u00a0merge cell\u00a0option.<\/span>\u00a0However, if you choose to use this feature, only the content in the initial (far-left) cell is saved.<\/span>\u00a0If you’re looking to join two columns but ensure that all data is preserved it isn’t an option you should make use of.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to hold on to the information contained within two columns, combine all the data in the third column.<\/span>\u00a0Prior to combining the information in cells, as explained below make sure you prepare them the third column, in the event that it is required.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the next actions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Combine two cells one from each column in the row that starts.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Transfer the formula to other rows in the column.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Optional: Convert formulas into static values.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    How to Combine Columns in Excel<\/span><\/h2>\n

    There are two ways for combining columns within Excel:\u00a0the ampersand symbol<\/strong>\u00a0as well as\u00a0concatenate formula<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For many situations, the ampersand symbol is more efficient and more user-friendly than using of the concatenate formula.<\/span>\u00a0But, choose the one you are most comfortable using.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1.<\/span>\u00a0How to Combine Excel Columns With the Ampersand Symbol<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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    1. Choose the cell<\/strong> where you would like the information to be placed.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Type\u00a0=<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Choose the first cell<\/strong> you’d like to mix.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Type\u00a0&<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Select the second cell that you’d like to merge.<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Hit to enter.\u00a0Enter<\/strong>\u00a0key.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If, for instance, you were to mix cells B2 and A2 The formula is:\u00a0=A2&B2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      2.<\/span>\u00a0How to Combine Excel Columns With the CONCAT Function<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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      1. Choose the cell where you’d like your combined information to be placed.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Type\u00a0=CONCAT(<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Choose the first cell you’d like to join.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Type,<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Select the second cell that you’d like to merge.<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Type\u00a0)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
      7. Enter on the\u00a0Enter<\/strong>\u00a0key.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        If, for instance, you want to merge B2 with cell A2 then the formula would be:\u00a0=CONCAT(A2,B2)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        The formula was previously CONCATENATE instead of CONCAT.<\/span>\u00a0Utilizing the former will connect two columns within Excel However, it’s declining, and you must make use of the second to ensure the compatibility of future and current Excel versions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        How to Combine More Than Two Excel Cells<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

        You are able to mix the number of cells you’d like with either of these methods.<\/span>\u00a0Just repeat the formatting the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • =A2&B2&C2&D2<\/strong>\u00a0… etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • =CONCAT(A2,B2,C2,D2)<\/strong>\u00a0… etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          How to Combine the Entire Excel Column<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

          After you’ve put the formula into one cell, you are able to make use of it to populate other columns.<\/span>\u00a0There is no need to input every cell’s name you wish to merge.<\/span><\/p>\n

          For it,\u00a0double-click the bottom-right corner<\/strong>\u00a0of the empty cell.<\/span>\u00a0Alternately,\u00a0left-click and drag the lower-right corner<\/strong>\u00a0of the cell that is filled across the column.<\/span>\u00a0This is an\u00a0Excel AutoFill technique to create spreadsheets more quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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