3 Easy Steps to Combine Table Cells in Microsoft Word

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Learn how to merge cells to create a larger cell in Word
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Did you know you can combine data in multiple cells? Like Microsoft Excel, you can merge the cells within a table in Microsoft Word. It'll only take a few clicks. You can also use a keyboard shortcut. Here's how to merge cells in Word using your Windows or Mac computer.

Merging Two Cells in Word: Quick Tips

To merge cells in Microsoft Word, select the cells. Click Layout at the top, and then click Merge Cells . Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Alt + A , Alt + M .

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    If you want to select the entire table , hover over the table and select the table selection icon. To select a column , click the top of the first cell. To select a row , click the left side of the first cell. [1]
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    This is on the far right of the toolbar, next to Table Design .
    • This is different from the regular Layout tab.
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    You can find this in the Merge section. The selected cells will be combined.
    • If you want to split the cells, select the cells, and then click Split Cells .
    • You can also use a keyboard shortcut. Once the cells are selected, press Alt + A , and then Alt + M (Windows) or Option + A , and then Option + M (Mac).
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      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/video-merge-and-split-table-cells-in-word-3e42e8d8-89e8-4345-a79c-524a815f40ce

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      1. Open a document with a table.
      2. Highlight cells to merge.
      3. Click Layout .
      4. Click Merge Cells .

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