Split Cells in Word 2010

In this chapter, we will discuss how to split table cells in Word 2010. Microsoft Word allows splitting a cell into multiple cells. We will understand how to split a cell into multiple smaller sub-cells.

Split a Cell

The following steps will help you split a cell into two sub-cells of a table available in word document.

Step 1 − Bring your mouse pointer position inside the cell that has to be divided into multiple cells.

Step 2 − Now click the Layout tab and then click the Split Cells button; this will display a dialog box asking for the number of rows and columns to be created from the selected cell.

Step 3 − Select the desired number of rows and columns that have to go into the resultant cell and finally click the OK button to apply the result.

You can divide a cell into multiple cells either row-wise or column-wise or both.