Do you work with Excel files containing numerous columns? Would it be beneficial to combine text from different columns to create a clearer overview? If so, utilizing the “Excel CONCATENATE” option, also known as text merging in Excel, could be a solution. The Excel CONCATENATE function is a frequently used feature in Excel and a handy tool for merging text. The Excel CONCATENATE function is widely used in Excel and serves as a convenient tool for merging text. This function can also be used for generating codes, email addresses, addresses, personal data, and more. Interested in learning how this function works in Excel? Feel free to keep reading.

 

How Does the CONCATENATE Function Work in Excel?

For English Excel users, the CONCAT function is available, while Dutch Excel users can use the TEKST.SAMENVOEGEN function. The primary question is how to use the CONCATENATE function in Excel. We will use the Dutch formula TEKST.SAMENVOEGEN for illustration.

 

=TEKST.SAMENVOEGEN(tekst1; [tekst2]…)

 

You can input hundreds of different strings, which the formula then combines into new strings. The entered text must be enclosed in double quotation marks (“”) for this function to work. Spaces can be represented by ” ” with a space in between. We’ll provide a simple example of the function, where a list of separate first and last names is transformed into a list of complete names. The example below shows how first names and last names can be merged with a space between them.

 

One useful application of the CONCATENATE function is generating unique codes. Unique codes are vital for vertical lookups. If vertical lookups pose a challenge, you can use the TEKST.SAMENVOEGEN function to create unique codes. This, in turn, can facilitate successful vertical lookups. This is just one example of the versatile ways you can use this function. Establishing relationships between multiple functions requires extensive experience with Excel and might not be immediately intuitive for everyone.

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