Inserting and Editing Tables in Google Docs

Tables in Google Docs help organize and present information clearly. You can use them to display data, create schedules, and structure content, with simple tools to insert, format, and customize tables.

Steps to Insert a Table in Google Docs

To insert a Table in Google Docs with rows and columns according to your needs, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open Google Docs

Open your Google Docs and click on Your Blank Page.

Step 2: Go to Insert

Navigate to the "Insert" menu at the top of the screen. And hover over "Table" in the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select Table

Move your cursor over the grid to select the number of rows and columns for your table. and click Enter.

Step 4: Preview the Inserted Tables

Once you select the row and column for the table and click on enter, the table will appear on Google Docs. Now you can customize it.

How to Edit a Table in Google Docs

Editing tables in Google Docs is as easy as rearranging your furniture! Just like dragging a chair across the room, you can effortlessly tweak your tables to make your document look and feel just right.

Edit a Google Docs Table

Here's the procedure given below for users reference to know the procedure of editing a table in Google document. Follow the steps to do the same,

Step 1: Access the Format Tab, Click on Table and Select Table Properties

Step 2: Table Properties Bar will Appear

The Table Properties Box will appear in the sidebar, showcasing various editing options on the Table Properties Bar screen.

Step 3: Resize Columns and Rows

Click on the Column Section and Set the Column width. Similarly, Click on the Row Section and Set the Row Width.

Step 4: Set Table Color

Click on the Color Section and Set the cell Color.

Step 5: Remove Column Lines in Table

Click on Color. Set the Table border color white and 0pt. Now your Column Lines are removed.

Step 6: Change the Table Border

Click on the border icon in the menu bar. Set Table Border.

Step 7: Add The Cell Border

Select the Cell, click on the Top menu bar, and dimensions, and set the cell border.

Step 8: Adjust the Dimensions and Cell Padding

Set the padding and dimensions under the table section.

Step 9: Move the Table Alignment

Set the Table Alignment.