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CONCATENATE
CONCATENATE: Legacy alias for `CONCAT` that joins multiple values as text.
Summary
Legacy alias for CONCAT that joins multiple values as text.
Remarks
- Semantics match
CONCATin this implementation. - Blank values contribute an empty string.
- Numbers and booleans are coerced to text.
- Errors are propagated as soon as encountered.
Examples
Legacy concatenate behavior
Grid
| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
Jan-2026
Boolean coercion
Grid
| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
Flag:TRUE
Related functions
FAQ
Is CONCATENATE behavior different from CONCAT here?
No. In this engine CONCATENATE uses the same join semantics as CONCAT.
Runtime metadata
Category
Text
Signature
CONCATENATE(arg1…: Any)This function accepts a repeating argument pattern (min args: 1).
Arity
min 1, max variadic
Arguments
arg1Any · Scalar
Caps
PURE
Source