How to add columns and delete columns in Word

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When editing text in Word, there are times when you'll need to use tables to cover everything you need to write. From the beginning, you can estimate how many rows of columns you need a table to insert into the text. But during the editing process, it may not be possible to avoid adding or deleting columns or rows.

In this article, TipsMake.vn will guide you how to add columns and rows, delete columns and rows in Word.

1. How to add columns and rows in Word

1.1. Method 1

You can immediately use the add tool right on the table you are editing. Just hover over the top edge of the table, where you need to add the column, then click the blue plus sign that appears.

Similarly, you can add rows by moving the mouse to the side of the table where you need to add the column and click the green plus.

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The result will be a column (or row) at the position you just clicked.

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1.2. Method 2

Right-click the cell next to the position where you want to add the column or row. Then select Insert .

In Insert there will be 4 options you need:

- Insert Columns to Left (Insert Columns to the left)

- Insert Columns to Right (Insert Columns to the right)

- Insert Rows Above ( Insert Rows Above )

- Insert Rows Below ( Insert Rows Below )

Click on the option you need to insert the column or row into the edit panel.

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1.3. Method 3

Highlight the column or row next to the position where you want to insert the column or row.

Open the Layout ribbon tab , under Rows & Columns there are 4 options you need:

- Insert Above : to insert more rows on top

- Insert Below : to insert more rows below

- Insert Left : to insert more columns to the left

- Insert Right : to insert more columns to the right

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1.4. Add more columns

In the above way, you can only use to add a column. But if you want to add two or more columns, you need to do the following:

Step 1: Highlight the number of columns corresponding to the number of columns you want to add. For example, if you want to add 4 columns, you must highlight all 4 columns.

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Step 2: Move the mouse to the top right corner of the text editor and click the green plus sign that appears. As a result, you will add columns that are equal to the number of columns you have highlighted.

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2. How to delete columns and rows in Word

2.1. Method 1

Step 1: Highlight the columns and rows you need to delete

Step 2: Right-click the area you have highlighted. A quick selection panel appears, click the Delete icon at the outermost.

Select Delete Columns if you want to delete the column.

Select Delete Rows if you want to delete the row.

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2.2. Method 2

Step 1: Highlight the columns and rows you need to delete

Step 2: Open the ribbon Layout tab , click the triangle icon for Delete in the Rows & Columns section .

Select Delete Columns if you want to delete the column.

Select Delete Rows if you want to delete the row.

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Do you know how to add or delete rows and columns now?

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