Organize information in a document or presentation with a table. You can add and delete tables, and adjust the size and style of table rows and columns.
If you're using Google Docs on a computer, you can also:
- Sort rows
- Drag and move rows and columns
- Pin table header rows so they repeat at the top of each page
- Prevent information from overflowing across pages
Add a table
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a document or presentation.
- Tap where you'd like to add a table.
- In the top right, tap Add .
- Tap Table.
- Choose the number of rows and columns you want in your table.
- Tap Insert table. The table will be added to your document.
Add rows or columns
Google Docs
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a document.
- Tap a table.
- To add a row or column:
- Row: In the bottom left of the table, tap Add .
- Column: In the top right of the table, tap Add .
Google Slides
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a presentation.
- Tap a table.
- Tap the grey bar next to the row or column.
- Tap one of the following:
- Insert row above
- Insert row below
- Insert column left
- Insert column right
Delete rows and columns
Google Docs
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a document.
- Tap a table.
- Tap the arrow that appears next to the column or row.
- In the menu that appears, tap More .
- Tap Delete column or Delete row.
Google Slides
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a presentation.
- Tap a table.
- Tap the grey bar next to the row or column.
- In the menu that appears, tap More .
- Tap Delete.
Delete a table
Google Docs
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a document.
- Tap any cell in the table you want to delete.
- In the menu that appears, tap More .
- Tap Delete table.
Google Slides
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a presentation.
- Tap the table you want to delete.
- In the menu that appears, tap More .
- Tap Delete.
Merge cells in a table
Google Docs
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a document.
- Select the cells you want to merge.
- Tap Format Table.
- Turn Merge cells on.
Google Slides
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a presentation.
- Select the cells you want to merge.
- In the pop-up menu, tap More .
- Tap Merge cells.
Resize and style tables
Resize rows and columns
Google Docs
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a document.
- Tap a table.
- Tap a cell in the row or column you want to change.
- Tap Format .
- Tap Table.
- To change the row and column size, tap the up or down arrows next to "Minimum row height" and "Column width."
Google Slides
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a presentation.
- Tap the existing table.
- Tap the top of a row or column.
- To resize the row or column, touch and drag the lines at the edge of the row or column.
Resize a table
Google Docs
To edit the table size in your document, open docs.google.com on a computer.
Google Slides
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a presentation.
- Tap the table you want to resize.
- Around the edge of the table, touch and drag the blue squares.
Style individual cells in a table
Google Docs
- On your Android phone or tablet, open a document.
- Tap a table.
- Tap the cell in the row or column you want to change.
- Tap Format . Under the "Text" and "Paragraph" menus, change how your text is formatted.
Google Slides
To style individual cells in Google Slides, go to slides.google.com on a computer.