Topics Map > OS and Desktop Applications > Applications > Productivity
Excel - How to Merge Cells
This document explains how to merge cells within all versions of Microsoft Excel.
Merging cells is often used when a title is to be centered over a particular section of a spreadsheet. When a group of cells is merged, only the text in the upper-leftmost box is preserved.
To merge a group of cells:
- Highlight or select a range of cells.
- Right-click on the highlighted cells and select Format Cells....
- Click the Alignment tab and place a checkmark in the checkbox labeled Merge cells.
- Highlight or select a range of cells.
Excel 2016:
Excel 2013
Excel 2011 (Mac)
Excel 2010
Excel 2008 (Mac)
Excel 2007
Excel XP and Excel 2003