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Edit Tables

Inserting and deleting columns and rows

Estimating how many rows and columns you will need in a table is not always easy. Therefore, it is important to know how to insert and delete rows and columns in your existing table.

To add rows to your table:

  • Move the insertion point to the last cell in the table and press Tab.

To insert rows in the middle of the table:

  • Place the insertion point anywhere in the table.
  • Choose Table arrow Insert arrow Rows above OR Rows below.

To delete rows:

  • Select the row(s) you want to delete.
  • Choose Table arrow Delete arrow Rows.

OR

  • Right-click and choose Table arrow Delete arrow Rows from the shortcut menu.

To delete a single table cell:

  • Place the insertion point inside the cell you wish to delete.
  • Choose Table arrow Delete arrow Cells from the menu bar. The Delete Cells dialog box appears.
  • Click Shift cells left, Shift cells up, Delete entire row, or Delete entire column.

Delete Cells Dialog Box

To insert a column:

  • Position the mouse pointer where you want to column to be located.
  • Choose Table arrow Insert arrow Insert Columns to the Right or Insert Columns to the Left.

Insert Columns Menu

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