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Combining columns in Google Sheets is a simple and efficient way to merge data from multiple columns into one, making it easier to manage and analyze information. This can be achieved by using the “CONCATENATE” function, which allows users to merge the contents of two or more cells or columns into a single cell. Alternatively, the “Merge” option can be used to physically combine the columns by merging their cells together. This can be particularly useful for creating labels, headers, or creating a new column with the combined data. Overall, combining columns in Google Sheets provides a convenient way to organize and manipulate data, improving the overall efficiency and accuracy of data management.
Combine Columns in Google Sheets (With Examples)
You can use one of the following methods to combine multiple columns into one column in Google Sheets:
Method 1: Combine Columns with & Operator
=A1&B1
Method 2: Combine Columns with & Operator and Separator in Between
=A1&"-"&B1 =A1&" "&B1 =A1&"_"&B1
The following examples show how to use each method in practice.
Method 1: Combine Columns with & Operator
Suppose we have the following dataset in Google Sheets:

We can use the following formula to combine the values in column A and column B into a new column:
=A2&B2
The following screenshot shows how to use this formula in practice:

Note that we can use this same formula to combine as many columns as we’d like.
For example, the following formula can be used to combine the values in the Team, Conference, and Points columns:

Method 2: Combine Columns with & Operator and Separator
=A2&" "&B2
The following screenshot shows how to use this formula in practice:

Note that we can use any separator that we’d like. For example, we could use a dash to separate the values as well:

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