How to Merge Cells in a Microsoft Word Table

1. Start Microsoft Word and start a new document.
2. Go to the 'Table' menu, select 'Insert' and then 'Table...' to create a table in your document.
3. Choose the options you wish to apply your table in the 'Insert Table' dialog box, and then click the 'OK' button to create your table. Create at least 2 cells so you can merge them.
4. Click on the first cell you want to merge. Hold your mouse down as you drag over the cells you wish to merge. Select at least 2 cells; they must be adjacent to each other.
5. Select the 'Table' menu, and then select 'Merge Cells.' You have now merged the cells you selected.