How to Delete a Table in MS Word (4 ways)

There are 4 ways to delete a table in Microsoft Word which will be explained below. The 4 ways are:

1. Using the ribbon.
2. Using the contextual menu.
3. Using the backspace keyboard button.
4. Using the delete keyboard button.

Read on below to find detailed instructions on how to delete a table in Microsoft Word, or you can just watch my 1-minute video below to learn how to delete a table in Microsoft Word.

Delete a Table Using the Delete Table Command in The Ribbon

The steps to delete a table using the ribbon in Microsoft Word are:

1. Select a cell inside of the table.
2. Select the Layout tab from the ribbon.
3. In the Rows & Columns section, select Delete.
4. Select the Delete Table option, and the table will now be deleted.

Delete a Table Using the Context Menu

To delete a table in Microsoft Word using the context menu, follow the below steps:

1. Left-click inside any cell in the table.
2. Left click on the table’s move handle icon in the top left of the table (icon that has 4 arrows pointing up, down, left, and right). This will select the entire table.
3. Right-click anywhere in the table.
4. Select Delete Table from the context menu.

Delete a Table Using the Backspace Keyboard Button

To delete a table in Microsoft Word using the backspace key on your keyboard, do the following:

1. Left click in any cell in the table.
2. Left-click on the table’s move handle icon. This will select the entire table.
3. Press the backspace key on your keyboard.

Delete a Table Using the Delete Keyboard Button

To delete a table in Microsoft Word using the delete key on your keyboard, do the following:

1. Select the entire table by left-clicking in one of the corner cells, and dragging your cursor to the opposite corner.
2. Drag the selection to be just one line either above the table, or below the table.
3. Press the delete key on your keyboard.

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