How to Merge Cells in Excel On top of making a sheet’s layout look clean, combining cells can also help group related data. That way, you don’t have to stretch cells to show more information.

Step 2: If you simply click on the Merge and Center button, then the "Q1 Sales" will be spread across the three cells and centered. Note that any data in the cells to the right will be overwritten.

When you want to combine values in Microsoft Excel, instead of complex expressions or VBA, opt for Power Query – it’s fast and easy. Image: Diego/Adobe Stock ...