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Merge cells
You can combine two or more table cells located in the same row or column into a single cell.
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Select the cells that you want to merge.
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Select Table Layout > Merge Cells. Â
Note: If you don’t see Merge Cells, make sure multiple adjacent cells are selected.
To unmerge cells, select the cells and select Unmerge Cells.
Split cells
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Select one or more cells to split.
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Select Table Layout > Split Cells.
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Enter the number of columns or rows that you want to split the selected cell into, and then select OK.
Tip: If your table doesn't have borders, you can turn on gridlines. Select anywhere in the table, and on the Layout tab next to the Table Design tab, chooseÂ
Note:Â This content applies to the desktop versions of Word. Some table features may not be available in Word for the web or mobile apps.
You can combine two or more cells and their contents in the same row or column into a single cell.Â
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Select the cells you want to merge.
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On the Layout tab next to the Table Design tab, selectÂ
Note: If you don’t see Merge Cells, make sure multiple adjacent cells are selected.
Tip: If your table doesn't have borders, you can turn on gridlines. Select anywhere in the table, and on the Layout tab next to the Table Design tab, chooseÂ
