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What formula would produce the value in Cell C25?

 

Answer: To generate the value in Cell C25 by combining A25 and B25 with a space in between, you can use different formulas depending on your needs.

Option 1: Using & (Ampersand) – Recommended for Simplicity

=A25 & " " & B25

🔹 Why use this?

  • It’s the simplest way to concatenate text.
  • Works in all Excel versions and Google Sheets.

Option 2: Using CONCATENATE – Older Method

=CONCATENATE(A25, " ", B25)

🔹 Note:

  • This function is older and has been replaced by TEXTJOIN and CONCAT.
  • & is usually preferred for better readability.

Option 3: Using TEXTJOIN – Best for Handling Empty Cells

=TEXTJOIN(" ", TRUE, A25, B25)

🔹 Why use this?

  • Skips empty cells automatically (avoids extra spaces).
  • Ideal for merging multiple columns dynamically.
  • Available in Excel 2016+ and Google Sheets.

Applying the Formula to Other Rows

To apply the formula to additional rows (C26, C27, etc.), follow these steps:

  1. Click C25, where the formula is entered.
  2. Move your cursor to the bottom-right corner of the cell.
  3. When the cursor turns into a plus sign (+), drag it down to apply the formula to more rows.

Handling Errors & Edge Cases

If a cell is empty:

  • TEXTJOIN automatically ignores empty cells.
  • & and CONCATENATE may add unnecessary spaces.

If numbers are involved:

  • If numbers should be treated as text, use TEXT(A25, "0") to format them properly.

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