I would like to know if I can achieve a similar thing but instead of merging across columns, I want the compound cells to span multiple rows. When merging cells and more than one of the selected cells contains data, the data in the upper-left or upper-right cells is kept and all remaining data is deleted. Excel has a neat feature called 'Merge Across' which as the name implies, merges multiple cells into compound cells that each span two or more columns. Once you have used one of the options shown above, you can merge cells in Excel by simply pressing shortcut key: Alt+Enter. Option 3: Merge Cells using Shortcut Key: Alt+Enter Step 3: In the Format Cells dialog box, select Alignment tab, then check on Merge cell checkbox. Step 2: Right-click on the selected cells, and click on Format Cells. Select one cell which you will place the result, type this formula A1&' ' &B1, A1 and B1 are the cells you want to join together, is the separator between two cell contents, press Enter key, and drag fill handle down to apply the formula to cells. Here we have one formula that can quickly merge two cells into one but keep both contents. To merge cells using the controls in the Alignment tab of the Format Cells dialog box, here's how: Join data from cells into one by formula. Right-click anywhere on the selected area. Note: in this example the cells A2 to D2 have been merged. Option 2: Merge Cells using Format Cells Settings Select merged range > Right-click on selected range > Format Cells > Alignment tab > Uncheck Merge cells checkbox > Click OK. The selected cells will be merged, and the text will be centered. Step 2: Go to Home tab, click Merge & Center command. Step 1: Select the cell range you want to merge. To merge cells using the Merge and Center tool on the ribbon, here's how: This guide describes 2 ways to merge cells: by using the Merge and Center tool on the ribbon or toolbar, or by using the controls in the Alignment tab of the Format Cells dialog box. Option 1: Merge Cells using Merge & Center Tool
Merge cells in excel how to#
This guide will show you how to merge multiple columns or rows to in a single cell in Excel. In Microsoft Excel, merging is the process of creating one cell out of two or more selected cells.