How to merge column headers to type text that spans multiple columns
1 Select the first column header in the new row. Right‑click the column header, then choose Cell
➛Merge Right, as shown in
Figure 2‑30. The first cell merges with the second cell to become a single, wider cell.
Figure 2‑30 Merging column headers
2 Repeat step
1 to merge all cells in the column.
Figure 2‑31 shows the selection of a single cell, created by merging six cells.
Figure 2‑31 Result of merging all the column headers
3 To display text in this cell, double‑click in the cell, type the text, then press Enter.
4 To add borders:
1 Select the cell. Right‑click it, and choose Format
➛Border, as shown in
Figure 2‑32.
Figure 2‑32 Adding borders around the merged column header
2 On Border, specify the type of border or borders to add. You can set the border style, color, and width.
Figure 2‑33 shows the bottom border set to create a solid, white border that is one pixel wide. Choose OK.
Figure 2‑33 Specifying the border type
