Merging and splitting tables
A whole table can be split into two tables, and two tables can be merged into a single table. Tables can be split only horizontally (the top rows are put into one table, and the bottom rows into another).
To split a table:
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Place the cursor in a cell which will be in the top row of the second table after the split (so the table splits immediately above the cursor).
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Right-click and select Split Table in the pop-up menu. You can also use Table > Split Table from the menu bar.
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A dialog box will pop up regarding the header. You can select No heading or an alternative formatting for the header (the top row of the new table).
The table is then split into two tables separated by a blank paragraph.
To merge two tables:
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Delete the blank paragraph between the tables. You must use the Delete key (not the Backspace key) to do this.
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Select a cell in the second table.
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Right-click and select Merge Table in the pop-up menu. You can also use Table > Merge Table from the menu bar.
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To see clearly where the paragraphs are and to delete them easily, select View > Nonprinting Characters (Ctrl+F10) or click the ¶ button in the Standard toolbar.
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