Combine text from two or more cells into one cell
You can combine data from multiple cells into a single cell using the Ampersand symbol (&) or the CONCAT function.
Combine data with the Ampersand symbol (&)
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Select the cell where you want to put the combined data.
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Type = and select the first cell you want to combine.
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Type & and use quotation marks with a space enclosed.
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Select the next cell you want to combine and press enter. An example formula might be =A2&" "&B2.
Combine data using the CONCAT function
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Select the cell where you want to put the combined data.
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Type =CONCAT(.
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Select the cell you want to combine first.
Use commas to separate the cells you are combining and use quotation marks to add spaces, commas, or other text.
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Close the formula with a parenthesis and press Enter. An example formula might be =CONCAT(A2, " Family").
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