Merge, split cells

You can merge and split table cells.

Merge table cells

1. Select the cells you want to merge.
2. In the context menu, select Merge cells.
3. Confirm the action if prompted.

Only data from the upper-left cell is retained.

You can also use:

• The Merge cells tool on the Home tab, in the Table group.
• The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+M (Cmd+Option+M).

Split a table cell

1. Select the cell.
2. In the context menu, select Split cell.
3. Select the new number of columns and rows.

The original data moves to the upper-left cell of the new range.

You can also use:

• The Split cell tool on the Home tab, in the Table group.
• The keyboard shortcut Alt+Shift+M (Option+Shift+M).