Microsoft Excel: Center Across Selection instead of Merge Cells

Merge Cells is a feature within Excel’s alignment options; however, it is not a feature that is accessibility-friendly. A better option is to use Center Across Selection, which can be found within the alignment dialogue box.

Overview

Merge Cells is a feature within Excel’s alignment options; however, it is not a feature that is accessibility-friendly. A better option is to use Center Across Selection, which can be found within the alignment dialogue box.

Instructions

1. Select the cells you would like to center your text across.
2. Select the icon in the lower right corner of the Alignment group.

 

3. Select the Alignment tab.
4. Select the Horizontal drop-down.
5. Select Center Across Selection.
6. Select Ok.