Insert a table

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

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.

Insert a table by dragging to select the number of cells

For a larger table, or to customize a table, select Insert > Table > Insert Table.

Insert Table option on the Word ribbon

Tip

  • If you already have text separated by tabs, you can quickly convert it to a table. Highlight the text you want to convert. Select Insert > Table, and then select Convert Text to Table > OK.
  • To draw your own table, select Insert > Table > Draw Table.