How to Delete Table Rows in Microsoft Word 2003

Many users love the newly added table feature set in Microsoft Word 2003, which allows them to import, create and edit complex tables and spreadsheets inside of their word processor. One of the more useful features under the table editing options is that of allowing users to delete table rows easily. This comes in very handy when editing tables with high amounts of data inside of documents.

Instructions

1. Highlight the table row that you wish to delete. Scroll over the table row that you wish to delete while holding in the left mouse button. Release the button after highlighting the desired row and that row will remain highlighted.

2. Open the table menu. Scroll to “Table” and click on “Delete.”

3. Delete the table row. Select “Row” from the submenu that opens. The table row will be deleted.

4. Delete the table row using alternative methods. Follow Step 1 and then right-click on the table row that you wish to delete; a submenu will open. Select “Delete Cells” and then select the desired table movement options for deletion, and click “Okay” to delete the row.

Tips & Warnings

• When you delete rows, you also delete any information and formulas contained within those rows, which may affect the formulas in any other cells or rows that referenced information contained within the rows that you deleted.