Before merging, ensure you have all the Excel files open. Only when they are open can the Excel merge function choose a destination. You can also move sheets from multiple files into a new Excel file.

Inserting a lot of columns or rows in Microsoft Excel is awkward and prone to mistakes. When you need to enter dozens or more columns, use this VBA procedure for ease and accuracy.

How to Open Excel 2007 Files As Separate Windows. If you work with multiple Excel files over the course of a workday, and especially if you use a dual-monitor setup, you might wonder how you can ...

In that case, VBA skips this step and continues with the next workbook. The code must skip the Personal.xlsb workbook because if it closes, it also stops running, perhaps leaving workbooks open.