Easy Tech TutsHow to Add and Customize Tables in Google Docs Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Organizing data or building a comparison grid in Google Docs is easy once you know the table tools beyond the basic insert grid. This guide covers inserting a table, adding or merging cells, and customizing colors and borders.
01Insert a table
Click Insert, hover over Table, and drag across the grid selector to choose your number of rows and columns.
02Fill in your data
Click into each cell to type your content, using Tab to move between cells quickly.
03Add or remove rows and columns
Right-click inside a cell and choose 'Insert row below' or 'Insert column right' to expand the table as needed.
04Merge cells for headers
Highlight multiple cells, right-click, and select 'Merge cells' to create a clean header row.
05Customize colors and borders
Go to Format, hover over Table, and select Table Properties to adjust background color, padding, and border thickness.
Frequently asked questions
Can I resize columns by dragging?
Yes, hover over a column border until the cursor changes, then drag to adjust its width.
How do I delete an entire table?
Right-click inside the table and select 'Delete table' from the context menu.
Can I sort table rows alphabetically?
Google Docs doesn't offer native table sorting, so a sorting add-on or copying data into Sheets is the usual workaround.
Will a large table split across pages properly?
Yes, Google Docs automatically handles page breaks within tables, though you can adjust row settings if it splits awkwardly.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
