Table Structure

Tips, Tricks, and Answers

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Deleting Cells in a Table
When working with tables, Word allows you to modify the table structure in several ways. You can, for instance, delete individual cells, as described in this tip.

Inserting Table Cells
Need to insert a few cells in a table? Word makes it easy to add them and adjust the rest of your table layout.

Keeping Table Rows on the Same Page
Do you want your table rows to be split between pages? Word allows you to format the table so that rows stay together and don't split. How you do the formatting depends on the version of Word you are using.

Precisely Adjusting Table Column Widths
If you want to resize the width of your table columns, you can do it using a mouse, but you can get more precise widths by displaying the Table Preferences dialog box. This tip explains how to pull up the proper dialog box so you can adjust the width of each column.

Pulling Tables Back Into View
If you make structural changes to your table by adding new columns here and there, you could easily end up with a table that is wider than what can be displayed on-screen. Here's how to get your table back into view.

Save Table Formats as AutoText
One handy way to save your table formats is to define them as AutoText entries. Here's how to do it the easiest.

Splitting a Single Table into Two Tables
If you've got a long table, you may need to split it into two pieces at some time. You can easily do this by using the table Layout tab of the Ribbon, as described in this tip.

Using the Eraser Tool with Tables
When creating tables, Word provides a handy tool that you can use. Once the table is in place, you can use the table eraser to get rid of lines between cells and merge them together. This tip explains how.