How do I split a cell into 3 different cells in excel?
I'm trying to build a spreadsheet with 3 columns and then on the second row
one of the columns is split into 3 but I don't know how to do this!! |
Hi
you can not split a cell in excel, you can, however, merge them ... so if you use 5 columns, merge three cells in the first row and play around with the sizing you might be able to achieve what you're after. A note however, merged cells can be a nightmare later on down the track with sorting / filtering etc. Cheers JulieD "K8" wrote in message ... I'm trying to build a spreadsheet with 3 columns and then on the second row one of the columns is split into 3 but I don't know how to do this!! |
thanks Julie, K8
"JulieD" wrote: Hi you can not split a cell in excel, you can, however, merge them ... so if you use 5 columns, merge three cells in the first row and play around with the sizing you might be able to achieve what you're after. A note however, merged cells can be a nightmare later on down the track with sorting / filtering etc. Cheers JulieD "K8" wrote in message ... I'm trying to build a spreadsheet with 3 columns and then on the second row one of the columns is split into 3 but I don't know how to do this!! |
not sure what you have in mind but try text to columns on
data menu. -----Original Message----- I'm trying to build a spreadsheet with 3 columns and then on the second row one of the columns is split into 3 but I don't know how to do this!! . |
I generally do not merge cells in a worksheet/workbook because once you start
merging, you won't be able to sort without the possibility of loosing information. I like to use a separate column for all of my headers and work down and across for each new subset of data. example: Jan Sales Mark Susan Joan "K8" wrote: I'm trying to build a spreadsheet with 3 columns and then on the second row one of the columns is split into 3 but I don't know how to do this!! |
How do I split a cell into 3 different cells in excel?
I have found this problem long after it has been posted but I do a lot of
spread sheets and "HAD" the same problem. The previous comments were all true as far as I know, but the trick to achieve what you are trying to do is to: = Type the Heading into the 1st of the Three Cells = Select All 3 Cells = Format = Alignment = Horizontal = Scroll Down to Center Across Selection & Select This allows you to Sort the Data As Well. Note - Do Not Put any information into the the cells to the right of the first cell where the heading is. "K8" wrote: I'm trying to build a spreadsheet with 3 columns and then on the second row one of the columns is split into 3 but I don't know how to do this!! |
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