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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  1. Step 1 Select the cells you want to merge.
    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]
  2. Step 2 Click Layout.
    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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  3. Step 3 Click Merge Cells.
    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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