Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated October 9, 2021)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
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:
If you are using Word 2000, Word 2002, or Word 2003, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Insert Cells dialog box.
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