MacOS – Increase numbers by one in merged cells

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My question is very related to this https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3204532.

I just want to do the same but in merged cells, as in the picture below. Is it possible?

I see no fill handle here.

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Best Answer

Fill handles do not operate with merged cells. You can use a formula to achieve the same effect.

Insert the following in these cells:

  • A1 (the merged cells A1 and A2)

    1
    
  • A3 (the merged cells A3 and A4)

    =A1+1
    

Copy and paste A3 for the rest of the column.

The following animation shows the entire procedure: