# How to Merge Data From Multiple Cells in Smartsheet

> To combine cell data in Smartsheet, enter an equals sign in a grid view cell to start a formula, tap the first cell, add a plus sign, select the second cell, and press Enter to run the formula and merge the data.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-merge-data-from-multiple-cells-in-smartsheet/
Apps: Smartsheet
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a49c4ab56e05a00ff4b6b/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, select a cell and type an 'Equals' (=) sign to enter a formula.
2. After that, tap the first cell that contains the data you want to combine.
3. Go back to the cell with the formula and add a 'Plus' (+) sign.
4. Subsequently, tap the other cell you want to merge.
5. Review the formula, then press the 'Enter' or 'Return' key to run it.
6. After completing these steps, the data from the selected cells will be merged into one cell.