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how to combine text with a semicolon if there's text in 2 columns

  1. 05-16-2012, 09:42 PM #1
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    Exclamation how to combine text with a semicolon if there's text in 2 columns

    Hi,

    Is there ONE forum for that can take care of the following situations:

    Text in column A
    Text in column B
    Column C = A; B

    Text in column A
    NO text in column B
    Column C = A

    NO text in column A
    Text in column B
    Column C = B

    Sample sheet of how I'd like column C to be attached.

    Thanks in advance.
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    Re: how to combine text with a semicolon if there's text in 2 columns

    In C2, then copy downward:

    =IF(COUNTA(A2:B2)=2, A2&"; "&B2, A2&B2)
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    Re: how to combine text with a semicolon if there's text in 2 columns

    Thanks for the response. That formula works for the first option, but doesn't address Options 2 & 3 where I still want it to display any text in cells A & B without the semi colon
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    Re: how to combine text with a semicolon if there's text in 2 columns

    OK, looks like there was an issue with hidden text in my columns. It works! Thanks so much.
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    Re: how to combine text with a semicolon if there's text in 2 columns

    So, turns out your new formula not only does what you want, it also serves to reveal hidden data in cells that appear empty but are not.... bonus!
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