To add a row to a table in Google Docs, right-click a cell next to where you want the new row and choose Insert row above or Insert row below. To add a row at the end of the table, click in the last cell of the bottom row and press Tab. Google Docs adds a new, empty row with the same formatting.
Here’s how to add one or several rows on a computer or phone, and how to add columns too.
How to add a row in a Google Docs table
- Click a cell in the row above or below where you want the new row.
- Right-click (or Ctrl-click on a Mac).
- Choose Insert row above or Insert row below.
Add a row at the end with Tab
Click in the bottom-right cell of the table and press Tab. A new row appears at the bottom, and your cursor moves into it.
How to add several rows at once
- Select cells in as many rows as you want to add. For example, select cells in three rows to add three.
- Right-click and choose Insert 3 rows above or Insert 3 rows below.
How to add a row in the Google Docs app
- Open the document and tap the Edit (pencil) icon.
- Tap a cell in the table.
- Tap the Format icon (A with lines) and choose Table.
- Tap Insert row above or Insert row below.
Other table options
| Task | Right-click and choose |
|---|---|
| Add a column | Insert column left or Insert column right |
| Remove a row | Delete row |
| Make rows the same height | Select the rows, then Distribute rows |
| Change borders or row height | Table properties |
For removing rows, see how to delete a table row in Google Docs.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn’t Tab add a new row?
Your cursor needs to be in the very last cell of the table, the bottom-right one.
Can I add a header row that repeats on each page?
Yes. Right-click the first row, choose Table properties > Rows, and check Pin header row(s).
How do I add a row in Google Sheets instead?
Right-click a row number and choose Insert 1 row above or below.
Is there a keyboard shortcut to insert a row?
Not by default. Press Alt + / (Option + / on Mac), type “insert row,” and press Enter.
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