How to Merge Two Rows of Data in Excel

Merge Cells Add-in

Utilize the Merge Cells add-in to combine multiple rows without losing data. It is designed for merging matching rows from two tables efficiently.

Merge Two Tables Add-in

When dealing with data from different sheets or tables, the Merge Two Tables add-in is ideal for combining matching rows. Extract data from a source file in sheet1 and merge with the format in sheet2.

Concatenate Function

Combine data from multiple rows using the CONCATENATE function. For instance, use =CONCATENATE(Sheet1!L2,Sheet1!M2,...) to merge data from different columns into one row.

Using Formulas

Formulas like MID, LEFT, and RIGHT can extract and reformat data before merging. For example, =MlD(Sheet1!C2,8,3) extracts specific data from a cell.

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Manual Methods

For simple merges, use the Ampersand symbol or CONCAT function. Combine two cells with =A2 &" "&B2 or add text to a cell with =CONCAT(A2, " Family").

Common Use Cases

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  Combining sales data from two different time periods to analyze overall performance
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  Merging customer feedback collected via separate surveys for comprehensive analysis
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  Consolidating product inventory records from multiple warehouses
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  Integrating separate datasets of employee information into a unified HR database
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  Amalgamating weekly expense reports into a monthly financial overview

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