Merged Cells Must be in the Same Row

ID: Q50911

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word for Windows versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Word for Windows, only cells in the same row can be merged. Cells that are in different rows cannot be merged. Also, if cells have been previously merged, you must split the cells and then remerge them in the desired combination.

MORE INFORMATION

To merge two or more cells in the same row, use the following steps:

Word for Windows Version 2.x and 6.0

1. Select the cells that you want to merge.

2. From the Table menu, choose Merge Cells.

Word for Windows Versions 1.x

1. Select the cells that you want to merge.

2. From the Edit menu, choose Table, and select Merge Cells.

Reference(s):

"Microsoft Word for Windows User's Guide," page 329 "Microsoft Word for Windows User's Reference," page 368

KBCategory: kbusage KBSubcategory: kbtable Additional query words: 1.x 2.0 2.0a word6 winword 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c 6.0 6.0a 6.0c winword2

Keywords          : kbtable 
Version           : 1.x 2.x 6.0 6.0a 6.0c
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: July 31, 1997