Inserting Cells in a Table

Summary: You can enlarge a table by adding cells where they are needed. Just pick where you want the cells inserted, then use the commands described in this tip. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, and Word 2007.)

Sometimes you need to increase the size of your table. Word allows you to insert cells in your table, but how you do it depends on the version of Word you are using. If you are using Word 97, follow these steps:

Select the cell before which you want a cell inserted.
Choose Insert Cells from the Table menu. You will see the Insert Cells dialog box.
Select which way you want the cells to be adjusted.
Click on OK.

If you are using Word 2000, Word 2002, or Word 2003, follow these steps:

Select the cell before which you want a cell inserted.
Choose Insert from the Table menu, then choose Cells. Word displays the Insert Cells dialog box. (Click here to see a related figure.)
Select which way you want the cells to be adjusted.
Click on OK.

If you are using Word 2007, the steps to follow are different, again, due to the different user interface:

Select the cell before which you want a cell inserted.
On the Layout tab of the ruler, click the small down-pointing arrow at the bottom-right of the Rows & Columns group. Word displays the Insert Cells dialog box.
Select which way you want the cells to be adjusted.
Click on OK.

Tip #1791 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007

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