merging cells prohibits slanting column line?

im trying to replicate a spreadsheet document wherein a column header has a slanting line coupled with cells beneath it. i can't post a screenie right now as photobucket is under maintenance.

to make the header column wider, i merged 2 cells. problem is, by doing so, the slant line wont appear anymore.

any tips?

tia.

Yes, get rid of merged cells. Try "Center across selection" under formatting cells

heres the screenshot btw.

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Yes, get rid of merged cells. Try "Center across selection" under formatting cells

i can't find where this is. btw, im ultra noob in excel 2007.