To merge cells in a Keynote table, select the cells you want to combine, control-click, and then choose "Merge Cells".
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Steps to Merge Cells in Keynote:
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Select Adjacent Cells: Click and drag to select two or more adjacent cells that you want to merge within a Keynote table. The cells must be directly next to each other, either horizontally or vertically.
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Control-Click: With the cells selected, control-click (or right-click) within the selected area. This will bring up a contextual menu.
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Choose "Merge Cells": From the contextual menu, select the "Merge Cells" option.
Important Considerations:
- Adjacency is Key: You can only merge adjacent cells. You cannot merge cells that are separated by other cells.
- Entire Columns or Rows: You cannot merge entire columns or rows using this method.
- Header and Body Cells: Keynote does not allow you to merge header cells with body cells.
- Dimmed "Merge Cells" Option: If the "Merge Cells" option is dimmed in the contextual menu, it usually indicates that you've selected cells that cannot be merged (e.g., non-adjacent cells, entire columns/rows, header/body cell combinations).
Example:
Imagine you have a table with data about sales performance. You might want to merge cells to create a larger header for a specific region, or to combine rows for similar product categories. Select the cells you want to combine following the steps above to accomplish this.
