Please Note: This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Word versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Word 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Word, click here: Erasing Table Lines.
One of the neat things you can do with Word is to draw tables using the tools provided by the program. With you table created, you can easily erase any of the lines that make up your table. The result is a table that looks just the way you want it. To erase table lines, follow these steps:
You should note that when you erase a line that is a common border between two cells, the two cells are merged. If you try to erase an exterior line from a cell (one that does not border another cell), then the visible table border is removed, but the cell still remains.
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2017-02-02 09:12:36
Dharwish Mohaideen
The Tips which given above are very Helpful.
Thank You
2016-07-06 13:14:48
Frank Beckert
Microsoft Office 365
To erase lines in an existing table
Go to “Insert” tab
Next to Table Icon right arrow down to
Draw Table
Click on lines in the table that you want to erase (one at a time)
2016-04-21 10:37:39
tariq
how we remove the line in ms-word version 2013
2015-11-13 11:41:25
Kari Van Lanen
For Word 2013 the eraser tool is under "Table Tools" / "layout" and then the "draw" section. Surprising how long it took me to find this!
2015-10-11 09:17:49
abiodun
Thanks @ Francis Fernado, it works
2015-03-03 16:20:19
Jon von Gunten
To completely erase all table cells and borders -- yet keep ALL font formatting -- use Word's Convert to Text function.
- Put cursor in table
- Choose Layout tab
- Click Convert to Text, usually on the far right.
Done! ;>)
2015-03-03 08:55:56
Francis Fernando
Go to Options then customize Ribbon then choose the all commands and go to Eraser symbol with a table underneath it. Under any tab create your own tools space. e.g on the Home tab right click & create a new group and now add the Eraser to that group. Done!!!
2015-01-12 10:05:11
awyatt
Michelle: If you are using Word 2013, click the link provided in this tip to view one that is applicable to your version of the software.
-Allen
2015-01-12 04:55:23
michelle paul
YES! It use to be that simple but please help me because Microsoft word 2013 does not appear to have that'great simple tool eraser' I am not computer savy and I am sick of spending hours trying to do a simple (use to be simple) thing like erase a line. WHY and HOW and HELP
2013-06-10 06:14:26
kerrie sawyer
YES! It use to be that simple but please help me because Microsoft word 2013 does not appear to have that'great simple tool eraser' I am not computer savy and I am sick of spending hours trying to do a simple (use to be simple) thing like erase a line. WHY and HOW and HELP
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