This FAQ covers 3 common questions about merged content, undo actions, and which cells can be merged, plus a short glossary.
FAQ
What happens to the content after cells are merged?
- Select the adjacent cells that you want to merge.
- Run the Merge Cells command.
- After the merge is complete, the original text content is combined into the merged cell in order.
Can I undo a merged cell operation?
- After merging cells, press Ctrl+Z if you want to return to the previous state.
- If you made more edits after the merge, keep pressing Ctrl+Z step by step.
- After you return to the state before the merge, adjust the table again as needed.
Which cells cannot be merged?
- Check whether the selected cells are adjacent.
- Only continuously adjacent cells are suitable for a direct merge.
- Non-adjacent cells cannot be merged in one action.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Merge Cells | Combine multiple adjacent cells into one larger cell so a title or content block can be shown together. |
| Split Cells | Divide one cell into a specified number of rows and columns to reorganize the table structure. |
| Table Tools | The ribbon area that appears after a table is selected and contains table editing commands. |