Two ways to quickly determine table cell dimensions in Word

Working with tables in Microsoft Word? As you probably know, you can change the size of a table's rows and columns by dragging its row and column borders in either direction. However, adjusting row and column dimensions to exact measurements can be tricky when you use this procedure.

There are two ways you can easily determine a table's row and column dimensions as you adjust them with your mouse. Before proceeding, make sure the ruler is checked under the View menu in Word.

The first way to determine a table's row and column dimension through dragging is to press the [Alt] key as you drag the row or column border. Another technique is to press the left and right mouse buttons simultaneously as you drag a table's row or column border. Using either technique, Word displays the exact row or column dimensions in the ruler.

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