Frequently Asked Question

Purpose

Use this article to learn how to make a table in Microsoft Word.

Tables can help organize information into rows and columns. They can also be used to help format parts of a Word document.

Before you begin

You will need:

- Access to Microsoft Word

- A Word document where you want to add a table

Step 1: Click the Insert tab

At the top of Microsoft Word, click the Insert tab.

Step 2: Click Table

Under the Insert tab, click Table.

Step 3: Choose the table size

In the drop-down menu, move your mouse over the squares to choose how many rows and columns you want.

For example, selecting 3 columns by 2 rows creates a 3x2 table.

Step 4: Review the table in your document

After you choose the size, the table will appear in your Word document.

You can click inside each box, also called a cell, and begin typing.

Optional method: Draw a table

If you want a table with a different shape, click Draw Table.

Then hold down the mouse button and move your mouse to draw the shape of the table you want.

If you are having trouble formatting a Word document the way you want, you can sometimes use tables with the border color set to white.

This can help line up text or images while making the table lines less noticeable.

Expected result

You should now be able to create tables of different sizes in Microsoft Word.

If this does not work

Try clicking the Insert tab again and choosing Table.

Need More Help?

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