diff --git a/samples/Sample_09_Tables.php b/samples/Sample_09_Tables.php
index 3a887468b0..4c4f68f83d 100644
--- a/samples/Sample_09_Tables.php
+++ b/samples/Sample_09_Tables.php
@@ -125,8 +125,8 @@
 
 $row = $table->addRow();
 $row->addCell(1000, ['vMerge' => 'continue']);
-$row->addCell(1000)->addText('C');
-$row->addCell(1000)->addText('D');
+$row->addCell(500)->addText('C');
+$row->addCell(500)->addText('D');
 $row->addCell(1000)->addText('3');
 
 // 5. Nested table