Merge several cells within a table

This procedure lets you merge several table cells.

  1. Place your cursor in the cell you want to move.
  2. Right-click and then select Table > Merge Cells...
    Note: This action is also available from the menu bar as XML Document > Table > Merge Cells...
    The Merge Cells dialog appears.
  3. Select the row or column movement that applies:
    • Merge cell up
    • Merge cell down
    • Merge cell left
    • Merge cell right
  4. Click Merge.
    Tip: You can keep the dialog open and merge the cells as many times as required.
  5. Click Close when you are finished.