how to combine to cells in excel and maintain the data
Combine Text from Multiple Cells. To combine text from multiple cells into one cell, use the & (ampersand) operator. 1  Select the cell in which you want the combined data. 2  Type an = (equal sign) to start the formula. 3  Click on the first cell. 4  Type the & operator (shift + 7). 5  Click on the second cell. 6  Press Enter to complete the formula.