How to Delete a Table in Google Docs

If you need to delete a table from a Google Docs document, you're in luck! You can quickly delete a table from within any mobile or desktop platform by opening the table's menu and selecting the "Delete" option.

Method 1
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Using a Mac

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    Navigate to Google Docs. If you aren't already signed in, you'll need to enter your email address and password to continue.
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    Click the document you wish to edit.
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    Use two fingers to click on your document's table. You can also hold Ctrl while clicking the table.
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    Click Delete table. Your table should now be gone!
    • Depending on the style of table, you may have to hover over "Delete" in order to view the "Delete table" option.
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Method 2
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Using a PC

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    Navigate to Google Docs. If you aren't already signed in, enter your email address and password here.
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    Click the document you wish to edit.
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    Right-click your document's table.
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    Click Delete table. Your table should now be gone!
    • Depending on the style of table, you may have to hover over "Delete" in order to view the "Delete table" option.
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Method 3
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Using iOS

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    Open the "Docs" app.
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    Tap the document you wish to edit.
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    Tap your screen. Doing so should bring up the option to edit your document.[1]
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    Tap the edit icon. This resembles a white pen in a blue circle in the bottom right corner of your screen.
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    Tap your table.
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    Tap Delete table. Your table should disappear immediately!
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Method 4
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Using Android

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    Open the "Google Docs" app.[2]
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    Tap the document you wish to edit.
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    Tap anywhere on your table.
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    Tap More. This option should have a horizontal ⋮ next to it.[3]
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    Tap Delete table. Doing so will remove your table immediately!
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References

  1. ↑ https://support.google.com/docs/answer/1696711?hl=en
  2. ↑ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs&hl=en
  3. ↑ https://support.google.com/docs/answer/1696711?hl=en

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