How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

Changing text direction or rotating tables in Microsoft Word is quite easy. Here's how to rotate a table in Word .

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

  • Download Microsoft Word
  • Download Microsoft Word Online
  • Download Microsoft Word for iOS
  • Download Microsoft Word for Android

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

How to create tables in Microsoft Word

If you already know how to create tables, you can skip this step. If you don't know, follow the detailed step-by-step instructions below:

  1. Open Microsoft Word on PC, select Blank document to create a document.
  2. Select the Insert menu from the toolbar > Insert Table .
  3. Enter the number of rows and columns you want to create the table for, then tap OK .
  4. Additionally, move the cursor over the table structure provided to select rows & columns in the table, left click to insert the table.

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

After you have created a table, you have 3 ways to rotate the table in Word.

1. Change text direction

The easiest way to rotate a table in Word is to use the available Text Direction feature. This isn't a way to actually change the direction of the board, but it will help you flip the board easily.

1. Select the entire table by moving the cursor over it and pressing the 4-way arrow present at the top.

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

2. Select the Layout tab from the top menu bar.

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

3. Tap Text Direction from the toolbar. Word will rotate all text in the table clockwise 90 degrees. Touching Text Direction again will flip the text from 90 degrees to 180 degrees.

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

It's easy to see that Text Direction does not give you full authority to rotate the table angle as you like. In fact, it doesn't rotate the table, only the text inside.

To have complete control over table rotation in Word, you need solution number 2.

2. Convert table to image

This method gives you the freedom to rotate the table in Word. However, you cannot edit the table.

1. Open the Word document with the table you want to rotate.

2. Select the entire table by moving the cursor above and touching the 4-way arrow button.

3. Right-click anywhere in the table and select Copy . Alternatively, you can use Ctrl+C on Windows or Cmd+C on Mac to copy the table.

4. Delete the original table.

5. Click the same point on the document that contains the original table.

6. Right-click and select Picture (shown as clipboard) in Paste Options .

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

The time table will be pasted as an image. With table images, you can freely rotate them as you like.

7. Click on the image to select it, then place the cursor on the rotate icon at the top of the table.

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

Hold down the left button on the mouse, then rotate the table in Word in the direction you want.

3. Use Microsoft Excel

If you use Word, you can also use Excel. In the third and final method, using Excel will help you rotate the table in Word.

1. Copy table in Microsoft Word.

2. Open Microsoft Excel, create a new document by selecting Blank Workbook .

3. Paste the table using Ctrl+V or Cmd+V .

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

4. Copy the pasted table in Excel.

5. Click on an empty cell and right click. A pop-up menu appears.

6. Select Transpose in Paste Options . If you can't find this option, go to Paste Special > Transpose .

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

The above option will rotate the table in Word from portrait to landscape mode.

How to rotate a table in Microsoft Word

7. Next, copy the rotated table and paste it inside the Word document.

Above is how to rotate a table in Word . Hope the article is useful to you.

Sign up and earn $1000 a day ⋙

Leave a Comment

Instructions for disabling ChatGPT storage

Instructions for disabling ChatGPT storage

Users can also customize to disable ChatGPT memory whenever they want, on both mobile and computer versions. Below are instructions for disabling ChatGPT memory.

Instructions to see the last Windows Update time

Instructions to see the last Windows Update time

By default, Windows Update will automatically check for updates and you can also see when the last update was. Here is a guide to see when Windows last updated.

Instructions to delete eSIM on iPhone are very simple

Instructions to delete eSIM on iPhone are very simple

Basically, the operation to delete eSIM on iPhone is also simple for us to follow. Below are instructions to delete eSIM on iPhone.

How to Convert Live Photo to Boomerang on iPhone

How to Convert Live Photo to Boomerang on iPhone

In addition to saving Live Photos as videos on iPhone, users can convert Live Photos to Boomerang on iPhone very simply.

How to block SharePlay on iPhone from automatically turning on

How to block SharePlay on iPhone from automatically turning on

Many apps automatically enable SharePlay when you FaceTime, which can cause you to accidentally press the wrong button and ruin the video call you're making.

How to use Click to Do on Windows 11

How to use Click to Do on Windows 11

When you enable Click to Do, the feature works and understands the text or image you click on and then makes judgments to provide relevant contextual actions.

How to turn on laptop keyboard light, activate Keyboard Backlight on Windows 10

How to turn on laptop keyboard light, activate Keyboard Backlight on Windows 10

Turning on the keyboard backlight will make the keyboard glow, useful when operating in low light conditions, or making your gaming corner look cooler. There are 4 ways to turn on the laptop keyboard light for you to choose from below.

How to enter Safe Mode Windows 10 on startup

How to enter Safe Mode Windows 10 on startup

There are many ways to enter Safe Mode on Windows 10, in case you cannot enter Windows and cannot enter. To enter Safe Mode Windows 10 when starting the computer, please refer to the article below of WebTech360.

How to create Ghibli style photos on Grok AI

How to create Ghibli style photos on Grok AI

Grok AI has now expanded its AI photo generator to transform personal photos into new styles, such as creating Studio Ghibli style photos with famous animated films.

Instructions to register for Google One AI Premium for free for 1 month

Instructions to register for Google One AI Premium for free for 1 month

Google One AI Premium is offering a 1-month free trial for users to sign up and experience many upgraded features such as the Gemini Advanced assistant.

How to turn off recent searches on Safari

How to turn off recent searches on Safari

Starting with iOS 18.4, Apple allows users to decide whether to show recent searches in Safari.

Sports Data Analytics Creates New Business Revenue Opportunities

Sports Data Analytics Creates New Business Revenue Opportunities

Discover how professional sports teams use data analytics to boost revenue, improve performance, and create innovative income streams in modern athletics.

Instructions for editing screen recording videos on Snipping Tool

Instructions for editing screen recording videos on Snipping Tool

Windows 11 has integrated the Clipchamp video editor on Snipping Tool so that users can edit videos as they want, without having to use other applications.

How to create funnel chart in PowerPoint

How to create funnel chart in PowerPoint

Funnel charts typically depict how different stages merge into a smaller output. Here's how to create a funnel chart in PowerPoint.

How to clear clipboard on iPhone

How to clear clipboard on iPhone

The Clipboard tool on iPhone will store images or data. However, when you save too much information, it can affect your privacy. If so, you can set a shortcut to clear the clipboard.