
Tips.Net > WordTips Home > Tables > Editing Table Structure > Moving Table Rows Quickly
Summary: Word provides a great shortcut you can use to arrange the rows in your tables. Just use the Shift+Alt keys as you press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys, and you’ll be surprised at how easily you can rearrange your table. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
Word provides a handy shortcut that allows you to easily move rows around in a table. Simply follow these steps:
It is interesting to note that when you are using this method, you can even move a row (or rows, since you can select more than one row in step 1) right out of the table. In other words, the moving doesn't stop when you reach the top or bottom of the table. As you continue pressing the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys, the rows continue to move away from the table in the direction you choose.
This technique will not work to move columns, however. You should note that when you hold down the Shift and Alt keys and press the Left Arrow or Right Arrow, the heading level of the entire row is changed.
Tip #1058 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
Ultimate Library! An amazing resource that brings together, in one place, the collected knowledge of everything ever published in WordTips. The library combines two powerful elements to make you more productive: solutions and convenience. Here's where you get your own copy of everything ever published in WordTips.
Check out WordTips Ten-Year Library today!
Word includes two powerful search engines. Do you know how to use them both? You can discover new knowledge with WordTips: Find and Replace. (more information...)
Ask a Word Question
Make a Comment
Beauty Tips
Car Tips
Cleaning Tips
College Tips
Cooking Tips
Excel2007 Tips
ExcelTips
Family Tips
Gardening Tips
Health Tips
Home Tips
Money Tips
Organizing Tips
Pest Tips
Pet Tips
Word2007 Tips
WordTips