Cells are the fundamental elements for the overall layout of any table. Merging cells refers to combining two or more adjacent cells into a single and larger cell to increase the aesthetic of the content presentation.
Besides, by merging table cells, you can eliminate unnecessary repetition and presentation of data. This article will show you how to merge table cells in WordPress with an easy guide.
Note: The default WordPress Table Block has no option to merge cells in a table. Here, we will be using the Tableberg plugin to merge cells. It works like the default table block.
Step 1: Install the Tableberg Plugin
If you have used the default table block of Gutenberg, I hope you already know it doesn’t have the cell merging option. You need an additional plugin to get this option.
Tableberg is an easy-to-use free plugin. It comes with a table block, almost similar to the Gutenberg table block. Now go to your WordPress Dashboard and install the plugin.
Step 2: Create a Table
Go to the WordPress post or page where you want to add a table. Then click on the + icon and search for ‘Tableberg’. Click on the Tableberg block to insert it.
Find and add the TableBerg block to your post or page. Then, create your desired table using the default table block.
Here is a table we have created with dummy content. In the next step, we’ll show you how to merge the vertical and horizontal table cells.
Step 3: Merge Table Cells Horizontally
Select the cells you want to merge by pressing Shift key. Hit the Edit table option on the toolbar. Select the Merge option. The cells will be merged.
Step 04: Merge Table Cells Vertically
In the same way, select the vertical cells you want to merge. Then, click the Merge option from the Gutenberg toolbar.
In the same way, merge all the other necessary cells you want.
Step 05: Preview the Table
Here’s the preview of the table after we have merged its cells.
Finishing Note!
We have seen so many people around who don’t have a clear blueprint in mind for which cells to merge before creating a table. It costs them time as they have to clear the table and re-add the content later.
So, you must have a clear plan before drawing the table. Hope you can do this well following the guide we have shown you in this post. Take a look at how to create wonderful Amazon product comparison tables.
