Insert a table
Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word for the web Word 2024 Word 2021 Word 2019 Word 2016 Office for business Microsoft Office
For a basic table, click Insert > Table and move the cursor over the grid until you highlight the number of columns and rows you want.
For a larger table, or to customize a table, select Insert > Table > Insert Table.
Tips:
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If you already have text separated by tabs, you can quickly convert it to a table. Select Insert > Table, and then select Convert Text to Table.
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To draw your own table, select Insert > Table > Draw Table.
For a basic table, click Insert > Table and move the cursor over the grid until you highlight the number of columns and rows you want.
For a larger table or to customize a table, select Insert > Table > Choose row and column.
Enter the number of columns and number of rows in the dialog box, and then click OK to insert the table.
Tip: To edit and format the table, switch to the Table tab in the Single Line Ribbon or the Table Design and Table Layout tabs in the classic ribbon.
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