Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated February 29, 2020)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Moving a row in a table is almost as easy as moving regular text. It is done by using the Clipboard. To move a row, follow these steps:
WordTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Word training. (Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing software in the world.) This tip (1768) applies to Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. You can find a version of this tip for the ribbon interface of Word (Word 2007 and later) here: Moving a Table Row.
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