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Merge cells in Google Sheets

Merge A1:C1 using the toolbar. Do not merge any other cells.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Merge A1:C1 using the toolbar. Do not merge any other cells.

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetMerge A1:C1.

2

Apply the changethe toolbar.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.

Expected result

A1:C1 is one merged range.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Re-select A1:C1 and repeat the final action. A1:C1 is one merged range.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Quarterly report
Revenue	2690

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Select the target. Merge A1:C1.
Apply the change. the toolbar.
A1:C1 is one merged range.