How to Insert or Delete Rows and Columns in WPS on Windows

Use Insert/Delete Rows and Columns through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to update your table structure.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert rows or columns from the right-click menu

Feature path: Select a table cell → Right-click menu → Insert

1. Click the table cell next to where you want to insert a row or column.
2. Right-click the cell and select Insert.
3. Choose Insert Column to the Left, Insert Column to the Right, Insert Row Above, or Insert Row Below.
4. Check that the table adds the new row or column automatically.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new row or column appears in the table.
• Next action available: You can continue entering content or adjust other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not select the target cell first, the insertion position may not match your expectation.
• Environment note: This action must be performed inside a table object in a presentation.

2. Delete rows or columns from the right-click menu

Feature path: Select a table row or column → Right-click menu → Delete

1. Select the row or column that you want to remove.
2. Right-click the selected area.
3. Select Delete from the menu.
4. Choose Delete Row or Delete Column.
5. Confirm that the table updates automatically.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected row or column is removed from the table.
• Next action available: You can continue editing the remaining table content.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not confirm the selection before deleting, you may remove the wrong adjacent row or column.
• Environment note: If the deleted row or column contains content, that content is removed with the structure.

3. Use the ribbon to manage table rows and columns

Feature path: Table Tools tab → Rows and Columns group

1. Click any cell in the table.
2. Open the related Table Tools tab.
3. Find the insert and delete commands in the Rows and Columns group.
4. Click the command you need to insert or delete rows or columns.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The table structure changes according to the selected command.
• Next action available: You can continue with other table editing commands.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the table is not active, the Table Tools tab may not appear.
• Environment note: The exact location of Table Tools can vary slightly depending on the interface layout.