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I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment,
merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. |
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You can't, you can concatenate 2 cells into one by using a formula and
ampersand =A1&" "&B1 however stay away from merging cells, always cause more problems than what it's worth and layout wise you can get very close without using it. I have never seen a power user using merging Regards, Peo Sjoblom "Batmans_Wife" wrote: I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment, merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. |
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Thank you so much for sending me this formula. It worked perfectly and did
exactly what I needed. I really appreciate your quick, helpful response. Sincerely, Michelle "Peo Sjoblom" wrote: You can't, you can concatenate 2 cells into one by using a formula and ampersand =A1&" "&B1 however stay away from merging cells, always cause more problems than what it's worth and layout wise you can get very close without using it. I have never seen a power user using merging Regards, Peo Sjoblom "Batmans_Wife" wrote: I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment, merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. |
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To concatenate in place, you can use a macro like the one found he
http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/mergedata.html In article , Batmans_Wife wrote: I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment, merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. |
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Thanks for sending the link to your page with the macros and instructions.
It's very detailed and thorough. Although I was able to figure it out with the formula that Peo posted earlier, I appreciate your further information and will keep it handy for future use. Sincerely, Michelle "JE McGimpsey" wrote: To concatenate in place, you can use a macro like the one found he http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/mergedata.html In article , Batmans_Wife wrote: I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment, merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. |
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Hi there
But I don't want formulas on the page.. As Well I am merging cell c and d and want the info to stay in d I will end up copying and pasting to another program Thanks Sandra "Batmans_Wife" wrote: Thank you so much for sending me this formula. It worked perfectly and did exactly what I needed. I really appreciate your quick, helpful response. Sincerely, Michelle "Peo Sjoblom" wrote: You can't, you can concatenate 2 cells into one by using a formula and ampersand =A1&" "&B1 however stay away from merging cells, always cause more problems than what it's worth and layout wise you can get very close without using it. I have never seen a power user using merging Regards, Peo Sjoblom "Batmans_Wife" wrote: I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment, merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. |
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I think I'd insert a new column E and put the formula there.
You could copy that range to the other program. Or you could convert that new column E to values and delete columns C ![]() column D???). xjaysfan wrote: Hi there But I don't want formulas on the page.. As Well I am merging cell c and d and want the info to stay in d I will end up copying and pasting to another program Thanks Sandra "Batmans_Wife" wrote: Thank you so much for sending me this formula. It worked perfectly and did exactly what I needed. I really appreciate your quick, helpful response. Sincerely, Michelle "Peo Sjoblom" wrote: You can't, you can concatenate 2 cells into one by using a formula and ampersand =A1&" "&B1 however stay away from merging cells, always cause more problems than what it's worth and layout wise you can get very close without using it. I have never seen a power user using merging Regards, Peo Sjoblom "Batmans_Wife" wrote: I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment, merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. -- Dave Peterson |
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The answer to my prayers! How do you convert the column into values?
"Dave Peterson" wrote: I think I'd insert a new column E and put the formula there. You could copy that range to the other program. Or you could convert that new column E to values and delete columns C ![]() column D???). xjaysfan wrote: Hi there But I don't want formulas on the page.. As Well I am merging cell c and d and want the info to stay in d I will end up copying and pasting to another program Thanks Sandra "Batmans_Wife" wrote: Thank you so much for sending me this formula. It worked perfectly and did exactly what I needed. I really appreciate your quick, helpful response. Sincerely, Michelle "Peo Sjoblom" wrote: You can't, you can concatenate 2 cells into one by using a formula and ampersand =A1&" "&B1 however stay away from merging cells, always cause more problems than what it's worth and layout wise you can get very close without using it. I have never seen a power user using merging Regards, Peo Sjoblom "Batmans_Wife" wrote: I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment, merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. -- Dave Peterson |
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Select the range to convert to values
Edit|Copy Edit|Paste special|Values Angie wrote: The answer to my prayers! How do you convert the column into values? "Dave Peterson" wrote: I think I'd insert a new column E and put the formula there. You could copy that range to the other program. Or you could convert that new column E to values and delete columns C ![]() column D???). xjaysfan wrote: Hi there But I don't want formulas on the page.. As Well I am merging cell c and d and want the info to stay in d I will end up copying and pasting to another program Thanks Sandra "Batmans_Wife" wrote: Thank you so much for sending me this formula. It worked perfectly and did exactly what I needed. I really appreciate your quick, helpful response. Sincerely, Michelle "Peo Sjoblom" wrote: You can't, you can concatenate 2 cells into one by using a formula and ampersand =A1&" "&B1 however stay away from merging cells, always cause more problems than what it's worth and layout wise you can get very close without using it. I have never seen a power user using merging Regards, Peo Sjoblom "Batmans_Wife" wrote: I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment, merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. -- Dave Peterson -- Dave Peterson |
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See answer at your other post.
Gord On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:52:01 -0700, Angie wrote: The answer to my prayers! How do you convert the column into values? "Dave Peterson" wrote: I think I'd insert a new column E and put the formula there. You could copy that range to the other program. Or you could convert that new column E to values and delete columns C ![]() column D???). xjaysfan wrote: Hi there But I don't want formulas on the page.. As Well I am merging cell c and d and want the info to stay in d I will end up copying and pasting to another program Thanks Sandra "Batmans_Wife" wrote: Thank you so much for sending me this formula. It worked perfectly and did exactly what I needed. I really appreciate your quick, helpful response. Sincerely, Michelle "Peo Sjoblom" wrote: You can't, you can concatenate 2 cells into one by using a formula and ampersand =A1&" "&B1 however stay away from merging cells, always cause more problems than what it's worth and layout wise you can get very close without using it. I have never seen a power user using merging Regards, Peo Sjoblom "Batmans_Wife" wrote: I'm highlighting two cells in the same row, hitting format cells, alignment, merge cells and I'm getting the error message, "The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left most data only." I want to be able to make the two seperate cells one without deleting anything and without having to cut and paste. -- Dave Peterson |
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