Selecting a Column or Row in a Table

Summary: Selecting rows and columns in tables is a common task. Because of this, Word provides a couple of ways you can accomplish it, as described in this tip. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)

There are two ways to select a column within a table:

Position the insertion point in any cell within the column, then choose the Select Column option from the Table menu.
Move the mouse cursor just above the column you want to select. It will turn into a downward pointing arrow. Click on the left mouse button.

The two ways to select a row within a table are very similar:

Position the insertion point in any cell within the row, then choose the Select Row option from the Table menu.
Move the mouse cursor just to the left of the row you want to select, and then click on the left mouse button.

Tip #34 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

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