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merge text from 2 columns into 1 then delete the old 2 columns
I am attempting to combine data from two different columns into one column.
Then I want to delete the two columns that I took the data from leaving only the combined column data. Can anyone help? |
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merge text from 2 columns into 1 then delete the old 2 columns
Hi
Use the formula: =A2&B2 If you want a space in between use: =A2&" "&B2 You can then fill this down the column as far as needed. Select the column, Ctrl+C tocopy, then Edit/Paste Special/Values to paste the values in. Then delete your other two columns. Take a backup before you start! Andy. "sleepindogg" wrote in message ... I am attempting to combine data from two different columns into one column. Then I want to delete the two columns that I took the data from leaving only the combined column data. Can anyone help? |
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Colum 1 Colum 2 = Colum 3 Colum 3 = Concatenate Cell (Colum 2) Cell (Colum2) Copy , then Paste Value If you want a space between data in C1 and C2 =Concatenate C1 (space) C2 cheers -- Thiem ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thiem's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...o&userid=27474 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread...hreadid=528148 |
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merge text from 2 columns into 1 then delete the old 2 columns
Andy:
Thank you very much. That was a great help and well appreciated. Sleepindogg "Andy" wrote: Hi Use the formula: =A2&B2 If you want a space in between use: =A2&" "&B2 You can then fill this down the column as far as needed. Select the column, Ctrl+C tocopy, then Edit/Paste Special/Values to paste the values in. Then delete your other two columns. Take a backup before you start! Andy. "sleepindogg" wrote in message ... I am attempting to combine data from two different columns into one column. Then I want to delete the two columns that I took the data from leaving only the combined column data. Can anyone help? |
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merge text from 2 columns into 1 then delete the old 2 columns
Thiem:
I did the concatenate cell, however, when I deleted the old columns, I lost everything. It appears that the function was still working between the cells, therefore, when I deleted the old columns, the new columns were also lost. Andy sent me a reply that helped me out. Thanks anyway, your assistance was appreciated. Sleepindogg "Thiem" wrote: Colum 1 Colum 2 = Colum 3 Colum 3 = Concatenate Cell (Colum 2) Cell (Colum2) Copy , then Paste Value If you want a space between data in C1 and C2 =Concatenate C1 (space) C2 cheers -- Thiem ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thiem's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...o&userid=27474 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread...hreadid=528148 |
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