Convert Text to Table in Word

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How do I convert text to table in Word?

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How do I convert text to table in Word? 

Answer

  • Insert separator characters  — such as commas or tabs — to indicate where you want to divide the text into columns. Use paragraph marks to indicate where you want to begin a new row. For example, in a list with two words on a line, insert a comma or a tab after the first word to create a two-column table.
  • Select the text that you want to convert.
  • On the Insert tab, in the Tables group, click Table, and then click Convert Text to Table.
  • In the Convert Text to Table dialog box, under Separate text at, click the option for the separator character that is in your text.
  • In the Number of columns box, check the number of columns. Word should automatically fill in the correct amount of columns based on the amount of separators you entered.
    • If you don't see the number of columns that you expect, you may be missing a separator character in one or more lines of text.
  • Select any other options that you want.

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