Using a long Table title in Numbers '09

Any help?

Hi,
Merging cells in both Numbers and Excel can cause a number of problems depending on the user's intent. In the previous version of Numbers I would agree that Merging cells was not recommended as various others have commented in previous posting.
However, in the latest version of Numbers and in my testing I can merge and unmerge the cells by clicking merge button (do not use the split cell command as this will create a split merged cell) in the Inspector. When I unmerge the cells they return to their original state. Any text in the merge cells will be located in the first cell when the cells are unmerged.
Generally, I use merged cells for text only, in both Excel and Numbers. If you merge 3 cells that contain numbers, for example 1, 2, 3 you will have a cell that contains 1, 2, and 3. When you unmerge the cells the first cell will contain the numbers 1, 2, 3 the other two cells will be blank. Also, a merged number cell can impact any formula that is using the columns.
You can sort the column using the column's sort command, if the merge cells are on the same row. When you do the merged cell, excluding the header, will sort as well. You can use the Reorganize to sort individuals rows so that the merged cell is not included in the sort. Also, you can hide rows, apply filters and you can use the column's categorization command as well.
If the merged cell spans multiple rows, then the sort, hide, filters and categorization commands will be disabled. This makes logical sense since it will not be able to do operations on the rows in the other columns.
Generally, I use merge cells for text only. You need to be aware that merge cells can impact sorting, filtering, categorizations and formulas and to limit their use in your spreadsheet to minimize any negative impacts.
Hope this helps.

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