CONCATENATE Function in Excel

Beginner

Joins two or more text strings into one string. (Note: Replaced by CONCAT and TEXTJOIN in newer versions).

Syntax

=CONCATENATE(text1, [text2], ...)

Example

Use Case

Combine First Name and Last Name into one cell.

Common Errors to Avoid

  • Forgetting to add spaces between concatenated values
  • Numbers converted to text without formatting
  • Limited to 255 arguments maximum

Pro Tips

Use TEXTJOIN or CONCAT in newer Excel versions for better functionality. Use & operator for simple concatenations (="A"&" "&"B"). Always include spaces or delimiters between text values.

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