Merging Table Cells

You can turn multiple cells in a table into one big cell. This is called "merging" cells. You can merge any number of rows and columns in a table, as long as they are adjacent to one another.

You might want to merge cells, for example, to create a wide cell that serves as a heading for a group of columns under it.

How to Merge Cells in a Table

1. Open the document or topic.
2. Click inside a cell that will be on the outside edge of the new, bigger cell.
3. Hold down the mouse button and drag it to select surrounding cells. The cells that you select are shaded.
4. Release the mouse button.
5. Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:
• Ribbon Select Table > Merge Cells.
• Right-Click Right-click the table and from the context menu, select Merge Cells.
6. Click to save your work.