{"id":287257,"date":"2021-06-29T17:24:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T14:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-quickly-add-rows-and-columns-to-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/"},"modified":"2021-06-29T17:24:40","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T14:24:40","slug":"how-to-quickly-add-rows-and-columns-to-a-table-in-microsoft-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-add-rows-and-columns-to-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Quickly Add Rows and Columns to a Table in Microsoft Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ed1aa070ef\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ed1aa070ef\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-add-rows-and-columns-to-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/#Press_Tab_to_Add_Rows\" >Press Tab to Add Rows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-add-rows-and-columns-to-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/#Press_Delete_to_Remove_Rows_and_Columns\" >Press Delete to Remove Rows and Columns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-add-rows-and-columns-to-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/#Use_the_Ribbon_Menu_to_Add_Rows_or_Columns\" >Use the Ribbon Menu to Add Rows or Columns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-add-rows-and-columns-to-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/#Delete_Rows_and_Columns_Using_the_Ribbon_Menu\" >Delete Rows and Columns Using the Ribbon Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-add-rows-and-columns-to-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/#Add_Rows_and_Columns_Using_the_Context_Menu\" >Add Rows and Columns Using the Context Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-add-rows-and-columns-to-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/#Use_the_Context_Menu_to_Remove_Rows_and_Columns\" >Use the Context Menu to Remove Rows and Columns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Quickly Add Rows and Columns to a Table in Microsoft Word&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-725238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/microsoft_word_hero_1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Logo on Blue\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Word allows you to create neat tables within documents. Once a table is created, there are several easy ways to add more rows or columns, and we\u2019re going to show you how to do just that.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Press_Tab_to_Add_Rows\"><\/span>Press Tab to Add Rows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The simplest way to add rows to your table is by placing the cursor in the cell at the bottom-right corner of your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/school\/microsoft-word-document-formatting-essentials\/lesson3\/\">table and then pressing Tab on your keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-select-last-cell.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the last cell in the bottom-right corner of your table in Microsoft Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This will add a new row. Each time you want to add a row, you can select the cell at the bottom right and press Tab again.\u00a0If you select any other cell and hit Tab, then the cursor will move to the next cell. It\u2019s only in the last cell that a new row gets added automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-new-row-add-tab.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A new row added to a table in Microsoft Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Tables and Other Formatting Controls<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Press_Delete_to_Remove_Rows_and_Columns\"><\/span>Press Delete to Remove Rows and Columns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also delete rows and columns quickly by pressing the Delete key on your keyboard. First, you need to select a row or column.\u00a0The quickest way to select a row is to click the area right outside the first cell on the left. You\u2019ll notice that your mouse pointer has been flipped.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-inverted-mouse-pointer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The inverted mouse pointer in Microsoft Word that indicates that you can select an entire row\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you see the flipped pointer, you can click to select the entire row.\u00a0Now, press Delete on your keyboard to get rid of the entire row.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-row-deleted.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A Microsoft Word table with one deleted row\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To select a column, move your mouse pointer above the first cell of any column. The pointer will change to a down arrow symbol.\u00a0Now, click to select the entire column.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-inverted-pointer-column-select.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hit Delete on your keyboard to delete the column.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-column-deleted.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A Microsoft Word table with one deleted column\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Ribbon_Menu_to_Add_Rows_or_Columns\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_RibbonAddRows\">Use the Ribbon Menu to Add Rows or Columns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a table in your Word document, the ribbon menu allows you to see some additional options to add rows and columns. You can access these options using the Layout tab in the ribbon menu up top.\u00a0The only confusing part is that there are two tabs named Layout in the menu bar for some reason. You need to select the \u201cLayout\u201d tab on the right\u2014the one next to Table Design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-layout-tab.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the Layout tab next to Table Design in Microsoft Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected this, you will find several table-related options here. We\u2019ll focus on the \u201cRows &amp; Columns\u201d sub-head here since our goal is to add rows and columns.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-insert-rows-columns-ribbon-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Rows &amp; Columns part of the Layout tab lets you add rows and columns to Microsoft Word tables\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to insert a row above the cell that you\u2019ve selected in your Microsoft Word table, click \u201cInsert Above.\u201d\u00a0To add a row below the cell that you\u2019ve selected, click \u201cInsert Below.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can also add columns quickly using the buttons given here. \u201cInsert Right\u201d will add a column to the right of the cell.\u00a0Similarly, \u201cInsert Left\u201d will add a column to the left of the selected cell.<\/p>\n<p>You can also click the arrow icon that\u2019s to the right of the \u201cRows &amp; Columns\u201d sub-head to reveal a few more options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-rows-columns-subhead-arrow.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, you can click \u201cInsert entire row\u201d or \u201cInsert entire column\u201d to add rows or columns.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-insert-rows-columns-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Insert entire row or Insert entire column to add rows or columns to Microsoft Word tables\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_Rows_and_Columns_Using_the_Ribbon_Menu\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_RibbonDeleteRows\">Delete Rows and Columns Using the Ribbon Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft Word also allows you to delete rows and columns using the same ribbon menu. Click the \u201cLayout\u201d tab next to Table Design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-layout-tab.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the Layout tab next to Table Design in Microsoft Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, go to the \u201cRows &amp; Columns\u201d sub-head.\u00a0Click \u201cDelete\u201d to reveal the options to remove rows and columns.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-delete-rows-columns-ribbon.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Delete Columns or Delete Rows to get rid of columns and rows from Microsoft Word tables\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cDelete Columns\u201d to remove the columns that you\u2019ve selected in your Word table. Alternatively,\u00a0you can click \u201cDelete Rows\u201d to remove the selected rows from your table.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Rows_and_Columns_Using_the_Context_Menu\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_RightClickAddRows\">Add Rows and Columns Using the Context Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another quick way to add rows and columns involves revealing the context menu in Microsoft Word tables. To do this, select any cell, column, or row, and press the right-click button on your mouse and select \u201cInsert.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-click-insert.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click in any cell and select Insert \" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can select \u201cInsert Columns to the Left\u201d or \u201cInsert Columns to the Right\u201d to add columns to the left or right side of the cell that you\u2019ve selected.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-click-insert-columns.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"You can select the Insert Column options to add columns to a table in Microsoft Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can click \u201cInsert Rows Above\u201d or \u201cInsert Rows Below\u201d to add rows above or below the selected cell in your table.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-click-insert-rows.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"You can select the Insert Row options to add rows to a table in Microsoft Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You will also find similar options in the \u201cInsert\u201d button that\u2019s in the menu with the font selection options, which is also revealed after you right-click a cell.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-click-insert-rows-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Insert drop-down menu that lets you add rows or columns in tables in Microsoft Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Context_Menu_to_Remove_Rows_and_Columns\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_RightClickRemoveRows\">Use the Context Menu to Remove Rows and Columns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Removing rows and columns is pretty straightforward using the context menu. The simpler method is to right-click inside any cell and then click the \u201cDelete\u201d menu in the box at the top (the one with the font customization options).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-click-delete.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Delete to reveal the options to remove rows and columns from Microsoft Word tables\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, you can click \u201cDelete Rows\u201d or \u201cDelete Columns\u201d to delete rows or columns from your table.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-click-delete-rows-columns-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Delete Columns lets you remove columns from a table, and Delete Rows lets you get rid of rows from Microsoft Word tables\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can select a row or a column in your table and then hit the right-click button on your mouse.\u00a0Now, click \u201cDelete Columns\u201d to remove the selected columns. This option will be called \u201cDelete Rows\u201d if you\u2019ve selected one or multiple rows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft-word-table-delete-columns.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Delete Columns to remove selected columns from Microsoft Word tables\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>If you found this article useful, you\u2019ll definitely have a lot of fun <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/howto\/microsoft-office\/nesting-a-table-inside-a-table-in-word-2007\/\">nesting a table within another table in Word.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Nest a Table Within a Table in Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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