Tables

Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns

If you need to insert rows and columns, it is usually best to select an existing column or row, then insert. Columns will always insert to the left of the selected column, while rows always insert above the current row. If you wish to add more than one row or column, you should select more than one row or column. As an example, we will highlight the 1999 Sales column. To do this, place your pointer on the border at the top of the column. Your pointer will turn into a black, down-pointing arrow.

You can then right-click on the column and choose Insert Columns from the shortcut menu. You can also go to the Table menu for these options. (It works the same for rows.)

It should be noted that if you want to add a column at the end, place your pointer even with the top of the table to the far right of the table. <Click here to see a video demo of this, as adding a column at the right can be tough to do.> (85K)

For this example, we also wish to add a row after the last row. A very fast way to do this would be to click in the last cell of the table, then hit the [TAB] key.

The procedure for deleting a row or column is similar: select the row or column to be deleted, then choose Delete Rows (Columns) from the Table menu. (Right-clicking the column or row can be done as well.) As an example, we will remove the blank column.