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How to Combine Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to merge multiple Excel spreadsheets into one file.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to combine multiple Microsoft Excel spreadsheets into a single workbook using the Get Data and Power Query workflow. Follow the step-by-step process to import, transform, and merge Excel files without copying and pasting data manually.


Steps

  1. Select the files you want to combine.
  2. Click "Data" in the ribbon, then select "Get Data."
  3. Choose "From File," then click "From Excel Workbook."
  4. Select the specific Excel file you want to merge with the current one, then press "Import."
  5. Choose the workbook sheet you want to load, then press "Transform Data."
  6. Click the "Close and Load" button to bring the data into your spreadsheet.
  7. Your two Excel files are now successfully combined into one.

📌 Why this matters

Combining multiple Microsoft Excel spreadsheets into a single workbook is one of the most common data management tasks for business users, analysts, and operations teams. Using Excel's built-in Get Data and Power Query tools, users can merge Excel files without manual copy-pasting, reducing errors and saving significant time. This workflow is essential for consolidating reports, reconciling datasets, and maintaining a single source of truth across departments. Knowing how to combine Excel spreadsheets efficiently helps teams work faster and keep their data clean and consistent.
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