Combining more than two cells into one is called “merging cells,” and dividing one cell into more cells is referred to as “splitting cells.” Similarly, dividing a table into more tables is called a “split table.”
To merge and split cells of a table in a word document, follow the steps below.
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1. How to Merge Cells in a Word
Merging cells is the process of combining many cells into one. To unite the cells into one, take the following actions:
Hover over the gridlines with enough rows and columns and then click to insert a table.



2. Split Cells in Word
Splitting cells means dividing one cell into two or more two cells. To split the cells of a table, do the following:

Note: The cells are splinted as in the screenshot below.

3. Split Table in MS-Word
Dividing a table into more tables is called a split table

Video Tutorial
What are the Merge and Split Cells of a Table in Word?
It is known as “splitting cells” when two cells are split into more than one and “merging cells” when more than two cells are combined into one. A “split table” is what you get when you divide a table into multiple tables.