how can i change some cell borders but not others

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I want to be able to create a table where i use some split cells and I want
to be able to change the borders (but only the bottom border) of each one

 

[Lene Fredborg]

First select precisely the cells to which you want to apply the new borders.
Then change the borders:

You don’t tell which Word version you use. In case of Word 2003 or earlier,
you can display the Tables and Borders toolbar. In that toolbar you will find
a tool immediately to the left of the paint bucket that lets you change the
individual borders (click the arrow to the right of the icon). You can also
use Format > Borders and Shading > Borders tab – make sure to set “Apply toâ€
to “Cellâ€.

In case of Word 2007, you will find the Borders and Shading icon e.g. in
Home tab > Paragraph group (bottom right icon):


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Lene Fredborg - Microsoft MVP (Word)
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