Remove borders from a table in Word for Mac

When you insert or draw a table, Word automatically adds black borders. You can change the borders or remove them.

Remove all borders

1. Click anywhere in the table.
   The Table Design tab appears.

2. On the Table Design tab, click the arrow next to Borders and then click No Border.

   Tip

   Be sure to click Borders not Border Styles.

   

Remove only some borders

1. Select the cells where you want to remove some borders.
2. On the Table Design tab, click the arrow next to Borders and select the options you want.
   

Remove individual borders

1. Click anywhere in the table.
2. On the Table Design tab, select Eraser. Your pointer changes so you can remove individual borders.
   
3. Click the borders you want to erase.
4. When you're done, press Esc to turn off the Eraser tool.