Resize a table, column, or row - Microsoft Support
In Microsoft Word, you can adjust a table's size and column and row dimensions, either manually or automatically. You can also change the size of multiple columns or rows and modify the space between cells. To learn how to add a table to your document, see Insert a table.
Set or change table properties - Microsoft Support
To set or change table options in Word or Outlook, right-click a table and choose Table Properties. Note: If you want to set properties for a particular row, column, or cell, click in that row, column, or cell before making changes in the Table Properties dialog box.
Video: Resize table rows and columns - Microsoft Support
Adjust row and column size in tables when you need to fit text, make all rows or columns a uniform size, or simply make the table look how you want. Change column and row width. To change the width, do one of the following: Select the boundary of the column or row you want to move and drag it to the width or height you want.
Add or remove shading in a table - Microsoft Support
Adding shading to a table can help make certain rows, columns, or cells—or the entire table—stand out in your document. The easiest way to add colored shading to a table is to use the Shading menu.
Video: Insert a table - Microsoft Support
Insert a table. To quickly insert a table: Select Insert > Table and move the cursor over the grid until you highlight the number of columns and rows you want. For larger tables, or to customize the table: Select Insert > Table > Insert Table. Select the number of columns and rows, AutoFit behavior, and then select OK.
Set table cells to expand with contents in Word
Word usually wraps text in a table cell automatically. However, if your rows are set to an exact height, the cells won’t expand as you add content to them. To allow the row height to change depending on the content you add, do the following:
Control the formatting when you paste text - Microsoft Support
By default, Word preserves the original formatting when you paste content into a document using Ctrl + V, the Paste button, or right-click + Paste. To change the default, follow these steps. Go to File > Options > Advanced. Under Cut, copy, and paste, select the …
Convert text to a table or a table to text - Microsoft Support
Select the text that you want to convert, and then click Insert > Table > Convert Text to Table. In the Convert Text to Table box, choose the options you want. Under Table size , make sure the numbers match the numbers of columns and rows you want.
Insert a table - Microsoft Support
For a basic table, click Insert > Table and move the cursor over the grid until you highlight the number of columns and rows you want. For a larger table, or to customize a table, select Insert > Table > Insert Table.
Add a cell, row, or column to a table in Word - Microsoft Support
Click in a cell above or below where you want to add a row. On the Layout tab, do one of the following: To add a row above the cell, click Insert Above in the Rows and Columns group. To add a row below the cell, click Insert Below in the Rows and Columns group.
Add or remove shading in a table - Microsoft Support
Adding shading to a table can help make certain rows, columns, or cells—or the entire table—stand out in your document. The easiest way to add colored shading to a table is to use the Shading menu.