Move or copy a table

Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word 2024 Word 2021 Word 2019 Word 2016

Note

Steps apply to Word for Windows using Print Layout view (including Word for Microsoft 365 and recent desktop versions).

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Drag a table to a new location

  1. In Print Layout view, point to the table until the table move handle table move handle appears.

  2. Point to the move handle until the pointer becomes a four-headed arrow, then click it.

  3. Drag the table to a new location.

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Copy a table and paste it in a new location

To paste a table in a new location, you can copy or cut the table first. When you copy a table, the original table remains in place. When you cut a table, the original table is deleted.

  1. In Print Layout view, point to the table until the table move handle table move handle appears.

  2. Click the table move handle to select the table.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • To copy the table, press Ctrl+C.
    • To cut the table, press Ctrl+X.
  4. Place the cursor where you want the new table.

  5. Press Ctrl+V to paste the table in the new location.

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See also

Insert a table