Split or merge table cells

In Page view, do one or both of the following:

Split cells into columns or rows by dividing them

Split cells

  1. Right-click the cell you want to divide, and then click Split Cells on the shortcut menu.
  2. Click Split into columns or Split into rows.
  3. In the Number of columns or Number of rows field, type the number of columns or rows into which you want the cells split.

Tip

To select multiple cells, select the first cell, press CTRL, and click each additional cell you want to select.

Merge two or more adjacent cells to make a larger cell by combining them

Merge cells

  1. Select a row, column, or group of adjacent cells.
  2. Right-click, and click Merge Cells on the shortcut menu.

Note   This command is only available when two or more adjacent cells are selected, and the selected cells form a rectangle.

Tip

To select multiple cells, select the first cell, press CTRL, and click each additional cell you want to select.