Word 2003

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 Insert Rows above OR Rows below.

To delete rows:

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

OR

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

To delete a single table cell:

• Place the insertion point inside the cell you wish to delete.
• Choose Table Delete 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.

To insert a column:

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