When working with tables in Microsoft Word sometimes we need to change the order or position of one or more rows to be moved up or down. There are several ways you can do to move the table rows in Microsoft Word.

a. Moving Lines Using Cut / Paste Rows

This method is a common way we use.

1. First block the rows that we will move
2. Click the right mouse button on a cell area of ​​the block that we have been
3. On the popup menu that appears, click the Cut item. These rows will disappear and stored in the Clipboard.
4. Then move the cursor to the location where the line will be inserted or click on the blank cell to the left of the leftmost column to select rows
5. Click the right mouse button on the cell to show the popup menu
6. Select or click Paste Rows item
7. Now the lines are already on a new position.

b. Move the rows using the keyboard

1. First select or block rows we are going to move.
2. Press ALT + SHIFT + UP ARROW to move the row upward (up one row)
3. Press ALT + SHIFT + DOWN ARROW to move the row down (down one row)
4. Continue to press the keyboard repeatedly until the table rows according to the position you want.

c. Moving the table rows using the mouse

This method is the easiest.

1. First block the rows that we will move
2. Click on an area that we have brought the block was then drag up or down
3. Release the mouse button when a new row position has been to your liking

Tips When Moving Rows In Microsoft Word Table

• The rows that you choose should be a whole block area, should not be separated.
• To learn more or make a block selection in the table cell you can see in the article how to create blocks in the Microsoft Word table .