Merge/Split Cells in WPS on Windows: Introduction

This WPS Presentation table-editing feature helps you merge or split cells for layout changes; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Merge/Split Cells is a built-in table editing feature in WPS Office for Windows Presentation. It helps you reorganize table structure, create headers that span rows or columns, and reshape table areas when your slide layout changes.

Core capabilities include:

Merge adjacent cells: Combine multiple neighboring cells into one cell for grouped headers and wider labels.
Split a cell: Divide one cell into a specified number of rows and columns to rebuild the table layout.
Use the right-click menu for quick actions: Complete merge or split actions without switching back to the ribbon.

This feature is useful for class materials, report slides, grouped information displays, process tables, and custom presentation layouts. After cells are merged, existing content is combined into the merged cell.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local table editing; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services
Other	Insert a table in a presentation, or select an existing table, before using these commands

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Presentation, insert a table, and confirm that Merge Cells and Split Cells are available under Table Tools

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports merging adjacent cells, splitting cells, and using the right-click menu in presentation tables.	Word supports merging and splitting table cells from Table Layout, and Microsoft also notes a right-click Merge Cells option.	Google Docs help states that users can merge cells in a table, and in Google Docs they can also split a cell by entering row and column counts.	Notion table help focuses on database-style table views, row and column arrangement, and wrapped cell content rather than traditional merged or split presentation table cells.	Adobe InCopy supports merging or splitting cells in a table, including horizontal or vertical split options.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS combines ribbon access and right-click access in a presentation-table workflow, which is convenient for slide layout adjustments.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents similar table actions, but the cited guidance is centered on Word document tables rather than slide editing.	Compared with WPS: Google documents merge and split actions, but the guidance is centered on Docs document tables.	Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented more toward database organization and table views than traditional slide table layout editing.	Compared with WPS: Adobe supports table cell operations, but the cited guidance is aimed at publishing and layout workflows in InCopy.
Official Source	—	Merge or split cells in a table	Add and edit tables	Table view	Formatting tables

Overall Conclusion
WPS keeps merge and split actions close to common presentation table editing tasks, which makes it practical for slide-based layout changes and grouped headers. If your main work happens inside presentation tables, WPS provides a direct workflow for these routine adjustments.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How it helps
1	Create spanning headers	Teachers, trainers	Header information looks fragmented	Merge adjacent cells to create a unified title area
2	Rebuild information sections	Report creators, project members	The current table structure does not fit the content	Split a cell into new rows and columns
3	Make quick layout edits	Everyday office users	Switching tabs repeatedly slows editing	Use the right-click menu to merge or split directly
4	Build complex explanation tables	Product, operations, and admin teams	A table needs grouped titles and detailed content together	Combine merge and split actions to reorganize the table
5	Improve slide readability	Business presenters	Dense table content makes key points hard to see	Use row-spanning or column-spanning layouts to highlight important fields

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Merge or split cells in presentation tables	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic table editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Extended benefits such as advanced PDF tools and more cloud storage	Partially limited	More extended benefits available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday presentation table editing	Free	This feature itself has no membership restriction for common merge and split tasks
Need more cloud storage, PDF tools, or broader cross-device benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also use additional office benefits beyond table editing

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