How to delete a table in Google Docs

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Organizing information in a table within your Google Doc helps you present information in an easy-to-understand format. However, the table may be unnecessary. Perhaps you ended up writing sections that cover each element of the table, making the table redundant. Or you used the table to organize your thoughts and need to get rid of it before publishing the final Google document.

Whatever the case, this article explains how to remove a Google Docs table on various devices.

How to delete a table in Google Docs on Windows PC

Deleting a table is a simple process that you can complete in less than a minute.

1. Open your document and locate the table you want to delete.
   
2. Right-click on a cell within the table to reveal a pop-up box.
   
3. Select “Delete table.”
   

You can also use this method to delete rows or columns while keeping the rest of the table intact. In these cases, you must right-click a cell that is within the row or column you want to delete.

How to delete a table in Google Docs on a Chromebook

If you access your Google Doc through a Chromebook, follow these steps to delete a table.

1. Open your Google document.
   
2. Right click on any cell within the table that you want to get rid of.
   
3. Click “Delete Table” from the options provided.
   

You can also delete rows and columns using this method, as long as you right-click on a cell within the row or column you want to delete.

How to delete a table in Google Docs on a Mac

Working in Google Docs on a Mac works the same as using the platform on a PC because Google Docs is browser-based. You can delete tables from Google Docs on a Mac using the following method.

1. Open your Google Doc and navigate to the “Format” option at the top left of the screen.
   
2. Click “Format” and select “Table.”
   
3. Choose “Delete Table.”
   

You can also delete rows and columns using this method.

How to delete a table in Google Docs on an iPhone

Google Docs It is available as a standalone application in the Apple App Store. Assuming you’ve downloaded the app and created a document with a table, these steps will allow you to quickly delete the table.

1. Open the Google Docs app and select the document you want to edit.
   
2. Tap the table you want to delete.
   
3. Select the gray bar that appears next to the row or column you touched.
4. Choose “Delete Table.”
   

If you don’t see the “Delete Table” option after tapping the gray bar, press the right arrow that appears in the menu to find it.

How to delete a table in Google Docs on an Android

Google offers a dedicated Google Docs app for Android devices through the Play Store. Assuming you have the app and have used it to create a document with a table inside, follow these steps to delete the table.

1. Open the Google Docs app and navigate to your document.
   
2. Tap any cell within the chosen table.
   
3. Select the “More” option from the menu that appears. This option is represented by a trio of vertical dots.
   
4. Tap “Delete Table.”
   

How to delete a table in Google Docs on an iPad

You can download a Google Docs app Made specifically for Apple devices from the App Store. Once you have created a document that contains a table, these steps will allow you to delete it.

1. Open Google Apps and select the document that contains the table you want to delete.
   
2. Touch the table.
   
3. Select the gray bar that appears next to the column or row you selected.
   
4. Tap the “Delete Table” option. If you don’t see this option, tap the right arrow in the menu that opens when you select the gray bar.
   

You can also delete the row or column you touched by selecting the appropriate option after following these steps.

Frequently asked questions

How can I delete a table without deleting the text?

Removing table borders is the best way to remove a table from Google Docs without losing the text. Follow these steps to remove borders from a table.

1. Open the Google document that contains the table you want to modify.

2. Right click on your table and select “Table Properties” from the menu.

3. Select the “Table Border Width” drop-down menu.

4. Choose “0 points”.

5. Click “OK” to save the changes to your document.

You should now see all the contents of your table without any of the borders that previously separated them.

Get removal

Deleting a table in Google Docs is a relatively simple process, regardless of the device or version of Google Docs you use. In all cases, the process takes approximately one minute.

What do you think when it comes to deleting tables in Google Docs? Have you ever needed to delete a table and had no idea how to do it? Do you think Google could offer more options for manipulating tables in future versions of Google Docs? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.