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