Consolidate by /text/scalc/01/12070100.xhp Sun Microsystems, Inc. Consolidate by Consolidate by Use this section if the cell ranges that you want to consolidate contain labels. You only need to select these options if the consolidation ranges contain similar labels and the data arranged is arranged differently. Row labels Uses the row labels to arrange the consolidated data. Column labels Uses the column labels to arrange the consolidated data. Options Link to source data Links the data in the consolidation range to the source data, and automatically updates the results of the consolidation when the source data is changed. Options Hides the additional options.