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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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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]- You can use Microsoft Word on a Windows or Mac computer, or online at https://www.office.com/.
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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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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. Open a document with a table.
2. Highlight cells to merge.
3. Click Layout.
4. Click Merge Cells.
