{"id":473389,"date":"2022-07-12T22:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T19:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-adjust-cell-spacing-for-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/"},"modified":"2022-07-12T22:00:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T19:00:17","slug":"how-to-adjust-cell-spacing-for-a-table-in-microsoft-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-adjust-cell-spacing-for-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Adjust Cell Spacing for 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-6a28968c86a61\" 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-6a28968c86a61\" 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-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-adjust-cell-spacing-for-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Adjust_Cell_Spacing_for_a_Table_in_Microsoft_Word%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Adjust Cell Spacing for a Table in Microsoft Word&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-adjust-cell-spacing-for-a-table-in-microsoft-word\/#Adjust_the_Table_Cell_Spacing_in_Word\" >Adjust the Table Cell Spacing in Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Adjust_Cell_Spacing_for_a_Table_in_Microsoft_Word%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Adjust Cell Spacing for a Table in Microsoft Word&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-810378\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/WordTableCellSpacing.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Adjusted table cell spacing in Word\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want more spacing around the cells of your table, Microsoft Word can accommodate you. Because the setting is a bit hidden, we\u2019ll show you where to find it and how to adjust the cell spacing for your table.<\/p>\n<p>Although tables are wonderful tools for structuring data, they can also become packed and hard on the eyes. By adding spacing around the cells, you can make your data easier to read or simply give your table a unique <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>earance.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_the_Table_Cell_Spacing_in_Word\"><\/span>Adjust the Table Cell Spacing in Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The nice thing about the cell spacing setting is that you can use it for a table you insert or a custom table that you draw.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Draw a Custom Table in Microsoft Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Select the table and right-click a cell or the table handle. Choose \u201cTable Properties\u201d from the shortcut menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810370\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/TableProperties-WordTableCellSpacing.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Table Properties in the shortcut menu\" width=\"559\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Table Properties window that opens, go to the Table tab. Then, choose \u201cOptions\u201d on the bottom right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810371\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PropertiesOptions-WordTableCellSpacing.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Options in the Table Properties window\" width=\"492\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the center of the Table Options window, you\u2019ll see Default Cell Spacing. As you\u2019ll see, the default is zero. Check the box for Allow Spacing Between Cells and enter a number in the box to the right. Alternatively, use the arrows to move up or down in small increments.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810372\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OptionsSpacing-WordTableCellSpacing.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Settings for cell spacing\" width=\"376\" height=\"308\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cOK\u201d to save the spacing change and \u201cOK\u201d again the Table Properties window. You\u2019ll then see your table update to the new cell spacing measurement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810373\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/BeforeAfter-WordTableCellSpacing.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Table before and after adjusting cell spacing\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can continue to use these steps to adjust the spacing further if you wish to get just the right look.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re adjusting the cell spacing for an improved appearance, you can then select the table and head to the Shading section of the Table Design tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810374\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/TableDesignShading-WordTableCellSpacing.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Shading on the Table Design tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"265\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This lets you apply shading to the cell spacing and pick a color for the cells that makes them pop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810376\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ShadedSpacing-WordTableCellSpacing.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Shaded table\" width=\"650\" height=\"193\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>No matter what you\u2019re using a table for in Microsoft Word, you do have options to give it the exact appearance you want or the best way to make your data easy to read.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Create a Table Using the Keyboard 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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