Merge Cells tool keeps all data when the selection contains multiple data values. With Merge Cells you will never see the message “The selection contains multiple data values. Merging into one cell will keep the upper-left data only” again. Your data in Microsoft Excel will never be lost!
And with the merge cells add-in you can merge data from many cells by using any separator you like ( for example carriage return or line break ). With this, you can join row by row, column by column, or merge data from the selected cell into one without any loss.
Best practice on spreadsheet accessibility advises against the use of Merged Cells. You might also find when you merge cells in Excel, some of your formula might not give you the value you expected. This is because merging cells loses the integrity of columns and rows.
One of the next things we wanted the answer to was: how to combine multiple cells without losing data and number format?
Combine multiple columns / rows without losing data and number format in Excel Normally when merging cells with the Merge feature in Excel, it will remove all cell contents except the first cell content. However, with Kutools for Excel’s Combine (Rows & Columns) utility, you can easily batch combine multiple cells/rows/columns without losing data.
Why can’t I combine cells in Excel?
Whatever the reason, combining cells in Excel is not as straightforward as it may seem. If at least two cells you are trying to join contain data, the standard Excel Merge Cells feature will only keep the upper-left cell value and discard values in other cells.
Why does my formula not work when I merge cells?
You might also find when you merge cells in Excel, some of your formula might not give you the value you expected. This is because merging cells loses the integrity of columns and rows. Consider the following.
There could many possibilities behind the reason the Merge and Center button is greyed out: The workbook might be protected. The workbook might be shared . The cells are the part of a table.
How do I join two columns in Excel without losing data?
Join columns using the Merge Cells add-in for Excel. With the Merge Cells add-in you can combine data from several cells using any separator you like (e. g.: carriage return or line break). You can join values row by row, column by column or merge data from the selected cells into one without losing it.
How do I unmerge a cell in Excel?
If you want to unmerge the cell back to its original contents, you can simply click on the merged cell and click on the Merge and Center button again. Therefore, the Merge and Center button lets you do both.