and locations using CONCAT. a. Select the Tables sheet and click cell D2. b. Start a CONCAT function. c. The Text1 argument is cell C5 on the Commissions sheet. d. The Text2 argument is a space. e. The Text3 argument is cell B5 on the Commissions sheet. f. The Text4 argument is a comma and a space. g. The Text5 argument is cell D5 on the Commissions sheet. h. Copy the formula in cell D2 to complete the list. 13. Select cell D13 and paste the range names. 14. Press Ctrl+Home. 15. Group all the sheets and center the pages horizontally. 16. While the sheets are grouped, insert a footer with the file name in the 17. Ungroup the sheets. 18. Save and close the workbook (Figure 2-109)
The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
Correct Answer (Step-by-Step Instructions)
- Go to the Tables sheet and select cell D2.
- Enter the CONCAT function: pgsqlCopyEdit
=CONCAT(Commissions!C5, " ", Commissions!B5, ", ", Commissions!D5) - Press Enter to apply the formula in cell D2.
- Text1:
Commissions!C5(e.g., first name) - Text2:
" "(space) - Text3:
Commissions!B5(e.g., last name) - Text4:
", "(comma and space) - Text5:
Commissions!D5(e.g., location)
- Text1:
- Copy the formula in D2 down to fill the rest of the list.
- Use the fill handle or drag the formula down through the needed rows.
- Select cell D13.
- Paste the range names.
- If the names were copied earlier or are in another location, paste them directly into D13.
- Press Ctrl+Home to move the active cell back to A1 on the active sheet.
- Group all sheets:
- Hold Ctrl, click each sheet tab to select them.
- Alternatively, right-click any sheet tab, then click Select All Sheets.
- While sheets are grouped:
- Go to Page Layout tab.
- In the Page Setup group, click the Page Setup Dialog Launcher.
- Go to the Margins tab.
- Check Horizontally under Center on Page.
- Click OK.
- Still grouped:
- Go to Insert tab.
- Click Header & Footer.
- In the footer area, click on File Name from the Header & Footer Elements group.
- Ungroup the sheets:
- Right-click any sheet tab.
- Choose Ungroup Sheets.
- Save and close the workbook.
Explanation
Using the CONCAT function provides a powerful way to combine data from different cells into one string. In this process, combining first names, last names, and location details creates a neatly formatted list of individuals. The CONCAT function replaces the older CONCATENATE function and is more efficient in handling multiple text strings.
In cell D2 of the Tables sheet, the formula pulls a first name from Commissions!C5, adds a space " ", then attaches the last name from Commissions!B5. A comma and space ", " is then included for clarity, followed by the location from Commissions!D5. This structure helps create readable entries like “John Doe, Chicago”.
Copying the formula down through the column automatically updates the cell references, building a full list with matching entries from corresponding rows. This approach is especially useful when handling lists for reporting, printing, or mail merges.
Pasting range names into cell D13 allows for referencing or displaying named ranges, which improves worksheet navigation and formula clarity.
The Ctrl+Home shortcut returns focus to cell A1, offering a quick navigation reset. Grouping all worksheets allows applying settings—like horizontal centering and headers/footers—uniformly across all sheets. Horizontal centering ensures a professional printed layout by balancing content on the page.
Inserting a footer with the file name provides document tracking, particularly useful in printed or PDF exports. Ungrouping ensures future changes affect only the active sheet.
Saving and closing finalizes the work, ensuring no data loss. These tasks are essential steps in preparing polished, well-organized workbooks.
