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How do I link two columns of data into one column?

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Baylynx - 20 Jun 2006 20:36 GMT
I've done this before but can't remember the solution.  I have two columns of
date: Column A contains first names, Column B conains last names.  I created
column C for the combined contents of A and B.  I also want the data
separated by a space.  I understand that if I want to combine the contents of
two cells, I could use the formula  =A1&" "&B1.  But how do I do this for
entire columns with a range of approximately 1,000 cells?

I am not a heavy user of excel, so please keep the answers simple.  Thank you.
Marcelo - 20 Jun 2006 20:42 GMT
Hi Baylynx

=se this formula

=a1&" "&b1

and copy it down

HTH
regards from Brazil - going to the 6th *
Marcelo

> I've done this before but can't remember the solution.  I have two columns of
> date: Column A contains first names, Column B conains last names.  I created
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> I am not a heavy user of excel, so please keep the answers simple.  Thank you.
Baylynx - 20 Jun 2006 20:50 GMT
I'm sorry Marcelo, but I don't understand =se this formula.  Can you please
explain further?  Thank you.

> Hi Baylynx
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> > I am not a heavy user of excel, so please keep the answers simple.  Thank you.
Marcelo - 20 Jun 2006 20:58 GMT
sorry Baylynx it was a typing error

it means use

=A1&" "&B1 and copy it down for the 1000 rows

> I'm sorry Marcelo, but I don't understand =se this formula.  Can you please
> explain further?  Thank you.
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> > > I am not a heavy user of excel, so please keep the answers simple.  Thank you.
MartinShort - 20 Jun 2006 20:44 GMT
In C1, type =*A1 & " " & B1*

Now hover your cursor over the bottom right hand corner of cell C1 an
you will see the cursor change to a cross.  Now either:

1. click (& hold) and drag downwards to copy the formular down th
page

OR (and this is good)

2. double click the cross!

This last one depends on you using good Excel practice which is n
blank rows or columns in your data otherwise strange - and ver
irritating - things can happen.

HTH

Marti

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