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When composing documents in Word, there are often instances where you need to utilize tables to present your content effectively. Initially, you may estimate the number of rows and columns required for your table. However, during the composition process, it's common to find the need to add or remove columns or rows.
In this article, we'll guide you through the process of adding and deleting columns and rows in Word.
1. Adding columns and rows in Word
1.1. Method 1
You can easily utilize the add tool directly on your editing table. Simply hover your mouse to the top edge of the table, at the position where you want to add a column, then click on the green plus sign that appears.
Similarly, you can add rows by hovering your mouse to the side edge of the table, at the position where you want to add a row, then click on the green plus sign.
The result will be a new column (or row) at the clicked position.
1.2. Method 2
Right-click on the cell next to where you want to insert a column or row. Then select Insert.
Within Insert, you'll find 4 options you need:
- Insert Columns to Left
- Insert Columns to Right
- Insert Rows Above
- Insert Rows Below
Click on the option you need to insert columns or rows into your editing table.
1.3. Method 3
Select the column or row next to where you want to insert a column or row.
Open the Layout tab, within the Rows & Columns section, you'll find 4 options you need:
- Insert Above: to insert a row above
- Insert Below: to insert additional rows below
- Insert Left: to insert additional columns to the left
- Insert Right: to insert additional columns to the right
1.4. Adding Multiple Columns
Among the methods above, you can only use them to add one column. However, if you want to add two or more columns, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Select the number of columns corresponding to the number you want to add. For example, if you want to add 4 columns, you must select all 4 columns.
Step 2: Hover your mouse to the top right corner of the editing table and click on the green plus sign that appears. As a result, you will add columns equal to the number you selected.
2. Deleting Columns and Rows in Word
2.1. Method 1
Step 1: Select the column and row you want to delete.
Step 2: Right-click on the area you just selected. The quick selection menu appears, click on the Delete icon on the outermost side.
Choose Delete Columns if you want to delete a column.
Choose Delete Rows if you want to delete rows.
2.2. Method 2
Step 1: Select the column and row you want to delete.
Step 2: Open the Layout tab, click on the inverted triangle icon of Delete located in the Rows & Columns section.
Choose Delete Columns if you want to delete a column.
Choose Delete Rows if you want to delete rows.
Have you learned how to add or delete rows and columns yet?
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