Copy Merged Cells in Excel

Error When Copying Merged Cells with Filters

When attempting to copy cells in Microsoft Excel, an error message "We can't do that to a merged cell" may appear. This issue arises specifically if the file has a filter applied to a column with merged cells.

Workarounds for Copying Merged Cells

To successfully copy merged cells without error, remove any filters from columns that contain merged cells before attempting the copy operation.

Common Use Cases

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  Creating uniform headers for multiple reports
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  Transferring multi-cell data formats to a new workbook
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  Duplicating complex templates for different datasets
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  Standardizing the layout of multiple data tables
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  Compiling multiple sections into a master sheet without losing cell merges

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