Bob -

The number format you use could have an effect, if there are space holders
in the format preceding or following the text.

Can't help with your other questions, but will jump on the soap box to urge
you NOT TO MERGE CELLS. Adjusting column widths and selecting ranges when
merged cells are present becomes a nightmare. Use the Format Cells |
Alignment | Center Across Selection whenever possible instead of merging.


"Bob Tarburton" wrote:

It appears that there is a 1/2 pt border between columns.
Is that correct?

If I merge 3 standard 8.43 pt width cells (A1:C1) and wrap
text, the text wrap appears to be the same as if it were
one cell with a column width 26.29 instead of 25.29.

If I go to FormatCellsBorder the line style is
represented visually, but in Word the default line style
for a table border is 1/2 pt.

Also, is I use a cell border that is thicker than default,
does that reduce the space available in the cell or
increase the spacing between cells?

Thanks for your help,
Bob