Google Docs allows you to easily create and edit tables. In this article, we will be talking about editing tables. Specifically, we will be talking about editing tables by adding rows.
You can choose the number of rows you would like your table to have when you are creating it. However, if you find that you need more rows in the table, you can conveniently add rows. You can add a row at any point in your table, either above or below a particular row.
3 ways to add Rows to table in Google Docs
- Right-clicking on the table and choosing one of the options for inserting rows
- Going to the Format tab and choosing one of the options for inserting rows
- Pressing the Tab key at the last cell of a row
With that introduction, let’s get to the methods.
Method 1: Right clicking on the table and choosing one of the options for inserting rows
The first method involves right clicking on your table and selecting one of the options for inserting rows. It’s a convenient method that requires little time and effort.
Here are the steps for this method.
Step 1: Open your Google Docs document.
(Optional) Step 2: Insert a table.
This step is optional. You can skip this step if you already have a table in your document.
Check this post on How to add a table in Google Docs.
Check your document to make sure that the table is inserted. If you would like to add rows and columns, you can do so by right clicking.
Step 3: Right click on your table.
Go to your table and right click on it. This will open a long drop down menu.
Step 4: Click on Insert row above or Insert row below.
If you would like to insert a row above your current row, click on Insert row above. If you would like to insert a row below your current row, click on Insert row below.
If you want to insert a row above or below a specific row, make sure to click on that row before right clicking on the table.
Method 2: Going to the Format tab and choosing one of the options for inserting rows
This method is similar to the previous one. The only difference between this method and the previous method is that in this method, we will be using the Format tab to add rows to your table whereas in the previous method we right clicked on the table.
This method takes more time and effort than the previous method. Hence, it’s better to use the previous method.
Step 1: Click on the Format tab at the top left corner of the screen.
The Format tab is located at the top left corner of the screen (next to the Insert tab). Click on it to open the Format menu. First, make sure to click on your table.
Step 2: Click on or hover over the Table option.
Towards the bottom of the Format tab, you should find the Table option. Click on or hover over it to open another smaller drop down menu.
Step 3: Click on Insert row above or Insert row below.
If you would like to insert a row above your current row, click on Insert row above. If you would like to insert a row below your current row, click on Insert row below.
If you want to insert a row above or below a specific row, make sure to click on that row before right clicking on the table.
Method 3: Pressing the Tab key at the last cell of a row
The final method of adding rows we will be talking about involves using the Tab key on your keyboard. Since this is a keyboard shortcut, it is the most convenient method of all the 3 methods.
Step 1: Click on the last cell of the row above or below you want to insert a new row.
First, decide where you would like to insert a new row. For example, say you want to insert a row below the first row of your table.
Then, click on the last cell in the row to make sure that your cursor is in this cell.
Step 2: Press the Tab key on your keyboard.
To insert a new row below the one you selected, press the Tab key on your keyboard.
Deleting a row
If you have inserted too many rows in your table, you might want to delete some of the rows. Google Docs allows you to conveniently delete rows.
The first way of deleting a row is by right clicking on the table and selecting the Delete row option.
You can also go to the Format tab, then Table and select Delete row from the drop down menu that appears. But first, make sure to click on the table to ensure that your cursor is in the table.
Finally, you can select the row you would like to delta and press the Backspace (or Delete, if you are using a Macbook) key. To select a row, drag your cursor across the screen.
Conclusion
This brings us to the end of the article.
Thanks for reading!