How to Combine Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
- George Apostolov
How to Combine Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets: step-by-step guide
Select the files which you want to combine.
Click "Date," and then select "Get Data."
Choose "From File," and hit "From Excel Workbook."
Select the specific file you would like to merge with the current one and press "Import."
Choose the workbook sheet and then press "Transform Data."
Then click the "Close and Load" button.
You have now combined the two files in one.
Quick answer: To combine spreadsheets in Microsoft, select your files, go to Date and Get Data, choose From File and From Excel Workbook, select the file to merge and click Import. Next, choose the workbook sheet, click Transform Data, and then select the Close and Load button to finish.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Merge multiple Microsoft Excel files into one by importing workbook sheets and using the transform and load tools. This guide shows how to combine Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets in 7 steps, starting with "Select the files which you want to combine" and finishing with "You have now combined the two files in one". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to combine Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Compare Two Columns in Microsoft Excel, How to Connect a Microsoft Form to an Existing Excel File and How to Connect Microsoft 365 Form Responses to a SharePoint List. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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