Combine Columns Online

Merge two or more columns into one, joined by any separator you choose.

100% private. Everything runs in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Combine Columns

What does this tool do?

This tool merges two or more columns of data into a single column, joined by a separator you choose (space, comma, dash, or custom). Paste your columns and it stitches each row together. Runs entirely in your browser.

How to use Combine Columns - Free Online Tool

  1. Paste each column into its own box (or click "Try with sample data").
  2. Choose the separator to place between values.
  3. Click Combine.
  4. Copy the merged column or download it.

Example

Combining first and last name with a space:

Before

First Last
John Smith
Mary Jones

After

Combined
John Smith
Mary Jones

Each row is joined into one value using your separator.

Excel formula alternative

Prefer a formula? You can achieve a similar result with TEXTJOIN:

=TEXTJOIN(" ", TRUE, A2, B2)

Excel's TEXTJOIN or & operator joins cells. This tool joins whole columns at once with any separator.

When should I use this tool?

Joining first and last names
Building full addresses from parts
Creating unique keys from multiple fields
Combining codes with descriptions
Merging city and country columns
Assembling labels for reports

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Combining happens in your browser and your data never leaves your device.

Space, comma, dash, or any custom character or string you type.

You can combine two or more columns; add as many as you need.

Rows are joined by position; missing values are simply skipped in that row.