Microsoft Excel has numerous powerful data analysis functions, but sometimes you need to do something simple like merge some cells. Here's how.

We need to briefly cover what happens when you merge several cells in Excel or Google Sheets. Or, more specifically, what does not.

Using the merge cells feature to make Excel cells fit text, allows you to merge two or more cells so that your text can fit text across the cells like a single cell.

The Merge and Center tool is present in the Alignment column in the Microsoft Excel online editor. Let us assume, you need to merge the cells between selection C3, E3, E5, and C5.

How to Merge Cells in Excel On top of making a sheet’s layout look clean, combining cells can also help group related data. That way, you don’t have to stretch cells to show more information.

Combine 2 Cells in Excel With CONCAT The CONCAT function gives you the ability to combine the contents from one or more cells with any additional text you want.

When you want to combine values in Microsoft Excel, instead of complex expressions or VBA, opt for Power Query – it’s fast and easy.