Deleting rows and columns in Excel is a frequent task. Similarly, in Word, when creating tables, you'll often use the delete row and column function to achieve the desired results. If you're currently using Word and encountering issues with this, check out the steps to delete rows and columns in Word 2007, 2010, and 2013 below.
How to Delete Rows and Columns in Word 2007, 2010, 2013
Deleting a Column in Word 2007, 2010, 2013
To delete a column in Word 2007, 2010, 2013, select the column you want to delete, then right-click and choose Delete Columns.
Deleting a Row in Word 2007, 2010, 2013
To delete a row in Word 2007, 2010, 2013, select the row you want to delete, then right-click and choose Delete Cells.
Choose Delete entire row to complete the process.
That's the way to delete rows and columns in Word 2007, 2010, and 2013. Essentially, it's a very basic operation in the Word usage process, although it's frequently used when creating or editing tables. For more insights into Word, refer to our article on restoring default settings in Word, Excel 2003, 2007, 2010, and 2013 that we have provided.