The way to merge cells in WPS is very simple. Just select the cells you need to merge and click the "Merge Cells" button in the toolbar
WPS is a powerful office software, similar to Microsoft Office, which contains multiple components such as word processing, authoring, and presentations. Merge cells is a common feature in WPS, which can merge two or more cells into one, making it more beautiful and easy to read.
To merge cells, you first need to open WPS and find the file you need to work on. Next, select the cells you want to merge. Multiple cells can be selected by dragging with the mouse, or by using the shift keys and arrow keys on the keyboard. Once you have selected the cells you want to merge, you can click the "Merge Cells" button in the toolbar. This button is usually located under the Start tab of the toolbar, and the icon is similar to several small square cells merged into one large square cell.
After clicking the "Merge Cells" button, the selected cells will be merged into one. At this time, the contents of the originally selected multiple cells will be merged into the cells in the upper left corner, and the contents of the other cells will be deleted. If you need to keep the contents of all cells, you can copy them to another location before merging.
Although it is simple to merge cells, there are some details that need to be paid attention to in the actual operation to avoid problems.
Data loss: After the cells are merged, the contents of the cells except for the upper left cell will be deleted. So, before merging, make sure you have saved these important data or copied them to another location.
Format changes: After merging cells, the new large cells will be formatted as the original upper-left cell. If other cells have different formatting settings (such as background color, font, etc.), these settings will be ignored. Therefore, you may need to unify the formatting of cells before merging.
Affect formulas and functions: If there are formulas or functions in the merged cells, those formulas or functions may be affected. For example, if a cell contains a summation formula, and the cell is merged into a cell that does not contain numbers, the result of the summation formula may become zero. Therefore, before merging cells, it is best to check and confirm whether it will affect important formulas or functions.
Remove restrictions on merging: Once cells are merged, they can no longer be edited or formatted individually. If you need to make changes to a part, you must unmerge it first. The way to unmerge is also very simple: just select the merged cells and click the "Unmerge Cells" button in the toolbar. However, it should be noted that after unmerging, the original content will only remain in the cell in the upper left corner, and the other cells will become blank.
Considerations when printing: When printing ** that contains merged cells, you need to pay attention to the page setup and print preview to ensure that the merged cells can be displayed and printed correctly.
Merging cells has a variety of use cases in WPS. Here are some common examples:
Create a header row: When making **, you usually need to add a header line for **. By merging several cells, you can create a wider and more eye-catching header area.
Consolidate data: When some data items in the ** belong to the same category or need to be displayed together, you can use merge cells to integrate the data and make the ** more legible.
Beautify**: By using merge cells wisely, you can make a more attractive and professional layout and design.
Make a slash header: In some special designs, it may be necessary to make a header with a slash. This effect can be achieved by merging multiple cells and adding a slash border.
In conclusion, mastering how to merge (and unmerge) cells in WPS is a very practical skill that can help you work more efficiently and flexibly with a variety of data and design needs.