Lesson 65: How to merge & Split Cells using keyboard in word 365 | Screen Reader Users

Welcome to Lesson 65 of our comprehensive Microsoft Word 365 training series! In this tutorial, we dive deep into advanced table manipulation, focusing on how to merge cells, split individual cells, and split entire tables completely from your keyboard.

This guide is fully optimized for screen reader users (JAWS/NVDA) and power users who want to master accessible document formatting without relying on a mouse. You will learn how to design complex headers (like nested Home/Office phone columns) while keeping your table layout perfectly readable.

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⌨️ Core Keyboard Shortcuts Covered:

Merge Cells: Alt + J, L, M

Split Cells: Alt + J, L, P

Split Table: Alt + J, L, Q

Select Adjacent Cells: Ctrl + Shift + Right/Left Arrow

📌 Timestamps:

[00:05] - Lesson Introduction & Concepts Overview

[00:32] - Creating a 3x3 Base Table & Entering Initial Data

[01:59] - How to Correctly Select Table Cells Using Keyboard Commands

[02:51] - Merging Columns in the Main Header Row (Alt + J, L, M)

[03:13] - Understanding Cell Splitting Mechanics for Complex Layouts

[04:12] - Splitting a Single Cell into Multiple Rows (Alt + J, L, P)

[05:43] - Sub-dividing Rows into "Home" and "Office" Columns

[07:12] - Final Table Formatting, Auto-Fitting, and Text Alignment

[08:17] - How to Split One Large Table Into Two Separate Tables (Alt + J, L, Q)

[09:45] - Summary of Shortcuts & Contact Information

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