The following example will demonstrate to use this feature.

1. Start with a spread sheet like below.
   
2. Highlight or select a range of cells in the spreadsheet.
   
3. In the “Home Tab” select “Merge & Center”
   
4. The final result will combine cells A1, B1, and C1 while centering the text.
   

Expanded Tip

There are several other options you can use to merge cells.  The drop-down list has several other options you can utilize.  Each of the options are self explanatory.  However, if you have any questions, please let me know below.

1. First, start with a list. Select the complete list by left clicking in cell A2 and holding until cell A19.
   
2. Next, Select ‘Conditional Formatting’ located under the Format dropdown menu. Select “New Rule.”
   
3. From the “New Formatting Rule” box, select “Use a formula to determine which cells to format.” Once selected, enter “=MOD(row(),2) ” into the formula field as shown.
   
4. Next, click the Format button. Select a color and click OK.
   
5. The selected rows should now be formatted in an alternating color pattern. You are now able to insert rows without disturbing the formatting.