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2 To split cells into rows, choose Format > Table > Split into Rows. To split cells into
columns, choose Format > Table > Split into Columns.
You can also choose Split Rows or Split Columns from the Edit Rows & Columns pop-up
menu in the Table Inspector.
3 To create smaller and smaller units, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the split cells.
To rejoin split cells, merge them as “Merging Table Cells” on page 186 describes.
Formatting Table Cell Borders
You can change the line thickness and color of table cell borders. Or you can hide the
cell border of any cell.
To format table cell borders:
1 Select the cell border segments you want to format. See “Selecting Table Cell Borders”
on page 174 for instructions.
2 Click Inspector in the toolbar, and then click the Table Inspector button. Use the
controls for Cell Borders.
Stroke pop-up menu: Lets you choose a stroke style. Choose None to hide borders.
Line thickness: Controls the thickness of the stroke.
Color well: Lets you choose a stroke color.
When you click the color well in the Format Bar, a color matrix appears. Select a color
by clicking it in the matrix, or click Show Colors to open the Colors window for
additional color options.
When you click the color well in the Table Inspector, the Colors window opens.
“Using the Colors Window” on page 148 provides instructions for using this tool.
Copying and Moving Cells
You can use commands or dragging to move or copy table cells.
Here are ways to copy and move cells:
m To move cells within a table or to another table, select a cell or several adjacent cells,
and then drag the selection by its border until the destination cells are selected. Any
values in the destination cells are replaced.
m To copy cells within or between tables, drag selected cells while holding down the
Option key. Any values in the destination cells are replaced.
You can copy cells by selecting them, choosing Edit > Copy, selecting destination cells,
and then choosing Edit > Paste.