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# Merge Cells

Combines the contents of the selected cells into a single cell, retaining the formatting of the first cell in the selection.

Merging cells can lead to calculation errors in formulas in the table.

To access this command...

#### From the menu bar:

Choose Format - Merge and Unmerge Cells - Merge Cells.

#### From the sidebar:

In the Alignment deck of the Properties panel, mark Merge Cells checkbox.

#### From the menu bar:

Choose Table - Merge Cells.

#### From the tabbed interface:

Choose Table - Merge Cells.

#### From the sidebar:

In the Table deck of the Properties panel, choose Merge Cells.

#### From the context menu:

Choose Merge Cells.

#### From toolbars:

Merge Cells

Cells cannot be merged again without first unmerging them.

Merging a cell selection that partially includes merged cells is generally possible with Unmerge Cells followed by Merge Cells, without altering the initial selection. The result will be largely depend on previous choices when merging cells made with the Merge Cells Dialog options described below.

Multiple selection is not supported, that is, the selection must be rectangular.

The merged cell receives the name and content of the first cell of the selection.

If more than one cell to be merged has content the Merge Cells dialog opens.

#### Merge Cells Dialog Options

Three options are available:

- Move the contents of the hidden cells into the first cell: The actual contents of the hidden cells are concatenated to the first cell, and hidden cells are emptied; the results of formulas referring to the hidden cells or the first cell will be updated.

- Keep the contents of the hidden cells: The contents of the hidden cells are kept; the results of formulas referring to the hidden cells will not change.

- Empty the contents of the hidden cells: The contents of the hidden cells are removed; the results of formulas referring to the hidden cells will be updated.

Related Topics

Merge and Center Cells

Unmerge Cells

Merge and Unmerge Cells

Referencing a Cell in Another Sheet

Merge and Unmerge Cells

Split Cells