Rotating Tables in Word, Horizontal and Vertical Orientation

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Hello Admin at Mytour, I have encountered an issue with my thesis and would like to inquire how to rotate tables in Word because my data table is quite long and it won't fit on an A4 page vertically. Could you please provide a prompt response? Thank you.

Response:

Hello, thank you for reaching out to Mytour. Regarding your question, Mytour would like to respond as follows:

In a particular text containing tables with numerous parameters that cannot be fully laid out on an A4 page vertically, you can rotate the table horizontally in Word using your own data table as an example:

Step 1: Highlight the entire content of the table you want to rotate in Word, select Page Layout, and click on the Page Setup icon as shown in the following image:

Step 2: The Page Setup dialog box will appear. Choose Landscape mode in the Orientation section and change the Apply to option to Selected text, then press OK to confirm the changes.

Immediately, the page containing the data table in Word will be rotated horizontally as follows:

Quite easy, isn't it? Hopefully, with this trick, Mytour has provided you and other readers with a small but useful tip for text data entry. Additionally, you can easily rotate paper size in Word on your own. Interested readers can refer to how to rotate paper size in Word, which we have shared previously. Similarly, like Word, you can efficiently rotate and print horizontally in Excel.

See more: How to Print Horizontally in Word Excel

Frequently Asked Questions

What steps do I need to follow to rotate a table in Word?

To rotate a table in Word, highlight the entire table, go to Page Layout, click Page Setup, select Landscape mode in Orientation, and choose 'Selected text' under Apply to. Then, press OK to rotate the page.

Can I rotate the page orientation for a specific table in Word?

Yes, you can rotate the page orientation specifically for a table in Word by selecting Landscape mode in the Page Setup options and applying it to the selected text.

How does rotating a table in Word help with long data tables?

Rotating a table in Word allows you to display long data tables horizontally, making them fit better on an A4 page and improving readability for users.

Is it possible to print tables horizontally in Word and Excel?

Yes, you can print tables horizontally in both Word and Excel by setting the page orientation to Landscape mode, allowing for better presentation of wide data.

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