2 Simple Methods to Add Columns in Word 2019

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Adding columns to a table in a Word document

Guide to Adding Columns in Word 2019

1. Method for Adding Columns in Word 2019 Number 1

2. Method for Adding Columns in Word 2019 Number 2

3. Method for Adding Rows to Tables in Word 2019

While composing documents in Word 2019, sometimes you may inadvertently create a shortage of columns in your data table. In such instances, you need to add columns either to the left or right of the spreadsheet. So, how do you go about adding columns in Word 2019?

Proficiency in Word allows you to insert tables seamlessly. Naturally, you can insert additional columns in Word effortlessly by using the built-in functionalities of the Word program or by utilizing your mouse to perform column and row insertion.

Adding columns to a table in a Word document

Guide to Adding Columns in Word 2019

In Word 2019 of Office 2019, you can add columns in Word using one of the following two methods:

1. Method for Adding Columns in Word 2019 Number 1

First, select the column near the position where you want to insert -> then right-click and choose Insert -> then select Insert Columns to the Left

if you want to insert a column to the left of the marked column, or choose Insert Columns to the Right if you want to insert a column to the right of the marked column.

Outcome after inserting an additional column to the left (when selecting InsertColumns to the Left)

And here is the result after inserting an additional column to the right (when selecting InsertColumns to the Right)

You have a document with many words, and you want to divide that document into multiple columns to shorten the Word page count? With the following guide on dividing text into multiple columns, you will find your solution.

See also: Dividing text into multiple columns

2. Method for Adding Columns in Word 2019 Number 2

This method is applicable not only to Word 2019 but also to other versions from Word 2010 onwards.

To add a column in a table, you move the mouse to the desired position for the new column -> then click on the plus sign as shown in the image below to create a new column -> when the new column appears, you will see it appear on the right side, so be sure to select the position before adding the new column.

3. Method for Adding Rows to Tables in Word 2019

To add rows to a table, you perform the same steps as adding columns. You select the row near the position where you want to add a new row -> then right-click and choose Insert -> next, select Insert Rows Above to add a row above the selected row, or click on Insert Rows Below to add a row below the current row.

Tip for Inserting Multiple Columns, Rows in Word

If you want to insert multiple rows or columns into a table simultaneously, simply select (highlight) the number of rows (columns) equal to the desired amount -> then proceed with the same steps as instructed above and you will have multiple columns or rows exactly as desired.

Here is the guide to adding columns in Word 2019, part of the Office 2019 toolkit, with very simple and necessary steps for those who work on word processing to know how to handle table data in Word. In case you want to remove a column or delete a row in the table, refer to how to delete rows and columns in Word here for the steps.

See also: How to Delete Rows and Columns in Word

Frequently Asked Questions

What steps should I follow to add columns in Word 2019?

To add columns in Word 2019, select the column near where you want to insert, right-click, choose 'Insert,' and then select either 'Insert Columns to the Left' or 'Insert Columns to the Right' based on your needs.

Can I use the mouse to insert columns in Word 2019 tables?

Yes, you can use the mouse to insert columns in Word 2019 tables. Simply move your mouse to the desired position for the new column and click on the plus sign that appears to create a new column.

How can I add multiple rows or columns at once in Word 2019?

To add multiple rows or columns simultaneously in Word 2019, select the desired number of rows or columns, then right-click, choose 'Insert,' and follow the same steps for inserting single rows or columns.

Is there a way to delete columns or rows in Word 2019 tables?

Yes, you can delete columns or rows in Word 2019 tables. Right-click on the row or column you want to remove and select 'Delete' to remove it from your table.

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