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How to textjoin name builder in Excel

Merge name parts from separate columns while skipping blanks automatically.

beginnerText ManipulationTEXTJOIN reference

Step-by-step instructions

How to textjoin name builder3 steps

1

Use a space as the delimiter between each text value.

2

Set the second argument to TRUE so blank cells are ignored.

3

Pass the range containing the separate name parts.

Example data

Worked example

FirstMiddleLast
MinaKaya
ErenAliDemir

Common mistakes

Errors to watch out for

Extra separators appear

Make sure the ignore-empty argument is TRUE so blank cells do not create unwanted spaces.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can TEXTJOIN handle blank middle names?

Yes. With TRUE as the ignore-empty argument, blank cells are skipped automatically.

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