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How to Use CONCATENATE in Google Sheets

Complete guide to the CONCATENATE function with syntax, examples, and tips.

What is CONCATENATE?

Appends strings to one another.

Syntax

CONCATENATE(string1, [string2, ...])

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Understand the arguments — CONCATENATE requires specific inputs. Review the syntax above and make sure you understand each argument.
2. Set up your data — Organize your data with clear headers and consistent formatting before applying the formula.
3. Write the formula — Start typing =CONCATENATE( in any cell and Google Sheets will show you the argument hints.
4. Test with sample data — Verify the output matches your expectations before applying to your full dataset.
5. Handle errors — Wrap in IFERROR() to gracefully handle edge cases: =IFERROR(CONCATENATE(...), "N/A")

Expert Tips

Modern alternative: use & operator or TEXTJOIN for joining with delimiters.

Related Functions

Check out our complete formula reference for more Google Sheets functions.

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