A cell has to fit in the matrix, so be just as high as other cells in the row and just as wide as other cells in the column.
But you may merge adjoining cells in a row to one cell, just as wide as 2 (or 3 or 4 or ...) of the cells directly above and below. Doesn't work with columns, however.
Kees
I have been trying to figure out how to adjust height and/or width of a single cell in excel.
I don't want the whole row/column to adjust in size, just a single cell.
Anyone know if its possible?

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