Microsoft Excel Tutorial: Join First Name and Last Name as Proper Case in Excel.
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Welcome back to another Excel tutorial! Today, we’re diving into the efficient method of joining first names and last names in your spreadsheet while ensuring they are displayed in proper case. Join MrExcel as he walks you through the simple yet powerful techniques to achieve this task seamlessly.
Key Points Covered:
• Learn the fundamental formula using the CONCATENATE operator to merge first names and last names from different cells.
• Discover how to convert the combined text into proper case using the PROPER function for a polished presentation.
• Explore the shortcut method to copy down the formula for consistent formatting across your dataset.
• Understand the limitations of the CONCATENATE function when dealing with multiple columns and empty cells.
• Unlock the potential of the TEXTJOIN function to concatenate ranges of text with customizable delimiters while ignoring empty cells.
• Witness the transformation of your data into properly formatted names with a few simple Excel functions.
Whether you’re working with a small dataset or handling complex join operations, this tutorial provides invaluable insights to streamline your Excel workflow. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Excel tips and tricks! Let’s excel together! 🚀📊
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Table of Contents
(0:00) Problem Statement: Join First Name and Last Name as proper case
(0:10) Ampersand for Concatenate
(0:20) PROPER function in Excel
(0:30) Many columns? Use TEXTJOIN instead
(0:44) Buy the Book
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