Tables - Working with Cells
How do I select a cell?
- Click within it.
How do I select multiple cells?
Consecutive cells:
- Click within the first cell to be selected.
- Drag your cursor over the other cells you wish to select.
- Release the mouse button.
Non-consecutive cells:
- Position your cursor in the bottom left corner of the first cell to be selected.
The cursor will change to a small black arrow.
- Click to select the first cell.
- Press and hold the <Ctrl> key.
- Follow steps 1 & 2 for all other cells you wish to select.
How do I merge cells?
- Select the cells you wish to merge.
- Click the ‘Table Tools, Layout’ ribbon.
- Click the ‘Merge Cells’ button.
How do I split cells?
- Click within the cell or select the cells you wish to split.
- Click to display the ‘Table Tools, Layout’ ribbon.
- Click the ‘Split Cells’ button to display the ‘Split Cells’ dialogue box.
- Use the spin controls to adjust the number of columns/rows required or delete the value and type a new one.
- Click ‘OK’.
You may have to adjust the width of your columns to align them with other rows after splitting.