Instructions on how to split and merge cells in Word

In Word, when you work with tables and want to split cells or merge cells, how to do?

1. Split a cell into 2 or more cells.

To split a cell into multiple cells, that is, split a cell with multiple rows or columns, you just need to put the cursor in that cell and right-click and choose Split Cells.

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A Split Cells window will appear, where you enter the number of rows and columns you want to split and select OK.

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The example above I want to create 2 columns and 3 rows and results

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In addition to separating a cell into two cells containing diagonal lines between the two cells, you put your cursor in that cell and click the Home tab -> Select the Border icon as shown below and select the cross icon.

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2. How to merge cells in Word.

In word, you can combine 2 or more cells together into 1 by highlighting the cells you want to merge, right-click and select Merge Cells as shown below.

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And below are the results

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In addition to separating cells, combining cells you can also use tools in the Tables Tools section, but you should use the mouse to manipulate faster.

3. How to split a board into 2 tables.

To split a table into 2 tables, place your cursor on the part you want to split then go to Table Tools -> Split Table

 

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But after separating maybe 2 tables will be nested, you have to select the table and drag it out, this is the result

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Want to merge 2 tables you have to cut the current table, then put the cursor in the last box and then press Ctrl + V

Update 13 April 2020
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