Add or Delete a Row

You can easily add rows to accommodate more information or remove rows or information you do not need.

ADD A ROW

1. Click in the row below where you want a new row to appear.

2. Click Table.

3. Click Insert.

4. Click Rows Above.

   

   Word inserts a row and selects it.

5. Click in the row to add information to the table.

   

DELETE A ROW

1. Click anywhere in the row you want to delete.

2. Click Table.

3. Click Delete.

4. Click Rows.

   

   Word removes the row and any text it contained from the table.

   

Can I delete more than one row at a time?

Yes. Select the rows you want to delete before performing steps 2 to 4 in the subsection “Delete a Row.” To select the rows, position outside the left side of the table ( changes to ). Drag to select the rows you want to delete.

Can I insert more than one row at a time?

Yes. Select the number of rows you want to insert before you perform steps 1 to 4 in the subsection “Add a Row.” You can select rows below where you want the new rows and then perform steps 1 to 4 or you can select rows above where you want the new rows and, in step 4, click Rows Below.