Working with tables can be daunting, but sometimes you need to put apprehensions aside and get the job done. This tutorial aims at making one aspect of working with tables easier – merging cells. Here is all you need to know about how to merge table cells in word online.
To merge cells in Word online you will first need to select the cells that you would like to merge. These need to be consecutive cells and not random ones. Once the Cells are selected, go to the table tab and select merge.
How to merge table cells in word online?
When it comes to merging cells in word online here are the steps that you can follow.
- Login to Office online and click on word. Here you can create a new document or edit existing documents.
- Alternatively, you can log in to one drive or download the application.
- To Insert a table into the document Click on insert in the top ribbon
- Choose the number of cells and columns you would like to add.
- The table will be added to the Word online document you are working on.
- Select the cells that you would like to merge by clicking and dragging through the table.
- The selection will look something like this.
- When you click the table and select it you will see a new tab in the top ribbon called Table.
- Once you have selected the cells to be merged click on Table
- Under the table select the Merge cells option.
- Once merged you will see one huge cell like the one in the image above.
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How to undo cell merge in word online?
To separate merge cells here are the steps you need to follow.
- Click on the merged cells in the table.
- The Table tab will open in the top ribbon
- From among the options available click and select Split Cells
How do I merge cells in Word table on Mac?
Here are the steps to merge cells in a Word table on Mac systems.
- Login to Office online or one drive and download the document you would like to work on.
- You can also download the one drive application on your system and access all the files created on Office online.
- Click and open the Insert tab and select the number of cells from the insert table section.
- You can also choose to draw a table.
- Select the cells that need to be merged
- For this, you can click and drag across the table.
- Once the table is selected you have two new tabs Table Design and Layout.
- Click on Layout for formatting options.
- Select Merge cells
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How to unmerge cells in Word for Mac tables?
To unmerge or split the cells previously merged in a word for mac you can follow these steps.
- Click on the table to select it.
- Go to the merged cells
- Open the Layout tab
- Click and select Split cells.
How do I merge cells in a Word table on Windows?
If you are looking for ways to merge cells in tables inserted into word online documents on a Windows system, here are the steps to follow.
- Login to Office online or one drive and download the document you would like to work on. Documents are also available on the desktop application of one drive.
- Open the document by double-clicking on it
- Add a table to the document from the Insert tab.
- Click on the table to select it. Once selected you will have two new tabs in the top ribbon.
- Click and drag the mouse without releasing the click to select cells.
- The Layout tab has a number of formatting options.
- Select Merge cells
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How to unmerge cells in Word for Mac tables?
To unmerge or split the cells merged in Word for mac you can follow these steps.
- Select the table by clicking on it.
- Click on the merged cells
- Open the Layout tab in the top ribbon
- Click and select Split cells.
How to merge cells in Microsoft Word for Android?
Here is a step-to-step guide on how to merge cells in Microsoft word for Android.
- Download the Word application from the play store
- Login to your office online account and turn on sync
- You will now be able to access all the files created and stored on the drive
- Open the document you need to edit
- Enable editing
- Insert a table from the Insert menu at the bottom of the screen
- Tap on the table to select it
- Move the selection to other cells using the blue tabs.
- You will now have a menu on the bottom
- Tap on the arrow for more options
- You will have a Table menu on the screen
- Tap and select the Merge Cells option.
To unmerge the cells you will need to select the cells that you need to split and select the Split cells options in the Table menu.
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How to merge cells in Microsoft Word for iOS?
Looking to format tables on word for iOS? Here is a guide on how to merge cells in Microsoft Word for iOS.
- Download the Word application for iOS from the store. This is a free download and doesn’t take up much space on your device.
- Login to your office online accounts and turn on sync.
- Another option is to download the one drive application and access the documents from there.
- Sear for the documents by entering their name in the search bar or by scrolling through.
- Double-tap to open the document you need to edit
- Click on the edit icon to Enable editing
- Insert a table from the Insert menu at the bottom of the screen
- Tap on the table to select it. This will also give you basic editing options on the bottom of the screen.
- Move the selection by a long tap on the first cell and then drag the selection to other cells using the blue tabs.
- After the cells are selected, you will now have a menu on the bottom
- Tap on the arrow for more options
- You will have a Table menu on the screen
- Tap and select the Merge Cells option.
To unmerge the cells you will need to select the cells that you need to split and select the Split cells options in the Table menu.
In conclusion
This tutorial took you through steps on how to merge table cells in word online. You can start by clicking on the table and selecting the cells that need to be merged. Click on it and open the Layout tab. Select merge. We looked at how to merge and split cells in Word online, mac and windows. The tutorial also looked at merging and unmerging cells on Android and iOS devices.
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