How to Merge Cells in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Merge Cells in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells you wish to merge.
After that, locate the 'Merge' option under the Home tab and click the drop-down arrow next to it.
Choose your preferred merge format from the available options.
After completing these steps, the selected cells will be merged instantly.
Quick answer: To merge cells in Microsoft Excel, first select the desired cells in your worksheet. Next, click the drop-down arrow next to the Merge option under the Home tab. Finally, choose your preferred merge format from the available options to combine the selected cells instantly.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Combine worksheet cells instantly in Microsoft Excel by selecting them and choosing your preferred format from the Home tab. This guide shows how to merge Cells in Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells you wish to merge" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected cells will be merged instantly". 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 merge Cells in Microsoft Excel?
4 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 Migrate From Trello to Microsoft Planner, How to Move Columns in Microsoft Excel and How to Move Rows Up and Down Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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