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When your table needs more data, add rows and columns, or remove them to get rid of empty cells.

Add a row

  1. Select a cell.

  2. Select the Table Tools Layout tab > Insert Above or Insert Below.

Add a column

  1. Select a cell to the right or left of where you want the new column to appear.

  2. Select the Table Tools Layout tab > Insert Left or Insert Right.

Delete a row or column

  1. Select a row or column that you want to delete.

  2. Press Backspace, or select the Table Tools Layout tab >Delete, and then select an option.

    Note: In Excel, select a row or column that you want to delete, right-click and select Delete , and choose the option you want. Or select a cell, and then select Home > Insert or Home > Delete, and then choose an option.

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