How to Merge Cells in Google Slides Tables

How to Merge Cells in Google Slides

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to combine table cells directly in Google Slides.

Quick summary

To merge cells in a Google Slides table, select the target cells, then use the right-click context menu to apply the Merge Cells option instantly. This two-step process lets you consolidate table data without any add-ons or formatting workarounds.

Steps

Highlight the cells in the table on your slide that you want to merge.
Right-click the highlighted cells, then select Merge from the context menu options.
The selected cells in your table will now be merged into a single cell.

📌 Why this matters

Merging cells in Google Slides tables is a core formatting skill that helps users create cleaner, more professional presentations. By combining multiple cells into one, presenters can span headers across columns, reduce visual clutter, and structure data more clearly. This feature is entirely native to Google Slides, requiring no third-party tools or plugins. Knowing how to merge cells quickly saves time and improves the overall layout quality of any slide deck.

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