How to center text across multiple cells ?

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Level 1

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How to center text across multiple cells ?

Where do I find the command to center text across a selection of multiple cells ? ie: I have a column title, but I want it center between cells B1, C1, and D1 . I know where to find this in Excel, but can't find it in numbers.

Thanks.

MacPro, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Sep 9, 2007 7:58 PM

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Answer 1

ErikW

Level 2

250 points

Sep 9, 2007 11:57 PM in response to Ross Garber

You can also use the Inspector>Table Tab. There is a Merge and Split section. However, with both versions (Inspector or Menu) splitting an odd number of merged cells results in some strange results. Additional columns are inserted causing some unusual columns below the split cells.

Erik

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Answer 2

Ashka

Level 4

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Sep 10, 2007 3:22 AM in response to ErikW

If you have merged an odd number of columns and you can't use Edit > Undo. Merge another cell with the already merged ones to make an even number merge, then use the Column split as often as necessary.

The split command only splits selected merged columns in half not back into the original ones so only an even number works.
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Answer 3

Sep 9, 2007 8:05 PM in response to Ross Garber

Drag the mouse over the cells in which you want to center the text. Then select Table>Merge Cells and type your text.

JD

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