How to Use

Use CONCAT through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership, and jump to each topic from the How-to Index.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert CONCAT from the Insert Function dialog box

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function, or the fx button in the formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
3. Search for CONCAT in the Insert Function dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

• The current cell contains a CONCAT formula.
• After the parameters are filled in, you can return to the worksheet and continue editing.

Tips While Using

• Searching with the standard function name helps you find the function faster.
• Confirm the cells or text values you want to join before filling in the parameters.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: A worksheet cell or the formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =CONCAT(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
4. If you want to review parameter details, type =CONCAT( and press F1 to view syntax guidance.

Success Criteria

• The cell shows the CONCAT result.
• The formula bar shows the full formula that was entered.

Tips While Using

• Separate parameters with commas.
• Press Enter after typing the formula so it does not remain in edit mode.

3. Review syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
2. Type CONCAT in the search box.
3. Select the function to review the syntax CONCAT(...).
4. Click the help link for the function to open more details.

Success Criteria

• You can see the syntax area for CONCAT.
• You can open or reach the help entry for the function.

Tips While Using

• Reviewing the syntax before entering parameters can reduce input mistakes.
• An internet connection is needed when opening the help link.