How to Merge Cells in a Microsoft Word Table

When you are working with tables in Microsoft Word, you may find it necessary to merge cells. When Word merges cells it takes a selection of individual cells and makes them into one cell, eliminating any cell borders. Follow these steps to quickly merge cells in your Microsoft Word table.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Word

1. Start Microsoft Word and start a new document.

2. Go to the "Table" menu, select "Insert" and then "Table..." to create a table in your document.

3. Choose the options you wish to apply your table in the "Insert Table" dialog box, and then click the "OK" button to create your table. Create at least 2 cells so you can merge them.

4. Click on the first cell you want to merge. Hold your mouse down as you drag over the cells you wish to merge. Select at least 2 cells; they must be adjacent to each other.

5. Select the "Table" menu, and then select "Merge Cells." You have now merged the cells you selected.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also merge cells by selecting the cells and clicking the "Merge Cells" button on the Tables and Borders toolbar.

• You can split cells after you have merged them by selecting the merged cell and choosing "Split Cells" from the "Table" menu.

• The first row of cells in a table are often merged so you can enter a table title.