In some cases, the data you want to use is split in several columns. You can
group these columns using a concatenation.
The dataset used in this example contains the first name and last name of several
customers, in two distinct columns. The Concatenate with function
will be used to merge the data of the second column with the data of the first one, and
output the result in a new column.
Note: If you use this function on more than two columns, the result will not be a merge of
all the columns, but rather each selected column will retrieve the data of an additional
column or a selected string of characters. For a straightforward merge of several
columns, use the
Concatenate columns function. For more
information, see
Merging the content of two or more columns.
Procedure
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Click the header of the column you want to use for the concatenation,
First Name in this case.
The data from this column will be the first part of the merged data that will
be created.
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In the Functions panel, type Concatenate
with and click the result to display the options of the
associated function.
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Select the Create new column checkbox.
This will output the result of the function in a new column. If you want the
concatenation to happen in the selected column, you can leave the checkbox
cleared.
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From the Use with drop-down list, select
Other column.
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From the Column drop-down list, select Last
Name.
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In the Separator field, add a space.
You can input any other character to act as separator for the merged
data.
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Click the Submit button to apply the function.
Results
The content of the
First Name and
Last
Name columns is merged in the newly created column using a concatenation
and you can delete the unnecessary columns.
