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If you want more space around your table cells, Microsoft Word can accommodate that. Because the setting is a bit hidden, we’ll show you where to find it and how to adjust the cell spacing for your table.
While tables are wonderful tools for structuring data, they can also get clunky and obtrusive on the eyes. By adding space around cells, you can make your data easier to read or just give your table a unique look.
Adjust the space between table cells in Word
The nice thing about the cell spacing setting is that you can use it for a table you insert or a custom table you draw.
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Select the table and right-click a cell or table handle. Choose “Table Properties” from the context menu.
In the Table Properties window that opens, go to the Table tab. Then choose “Options” at the bottom right.
In the center of the Table Options window, you’ll see Default Cell Spacing. As you will see, the default value is zero. Check the Allow cell spacing box and enter a number in the box to the right. Alternatively, use the arrows to move up or down in small increments.
Click “OK” to save the spacing change and “OK” again in the Table Properties window. You will then see your table update to the new cell spacing measurement.
You can continue to use these steps to further adjust the spacing if you want to get the look just right.
If you’re adjusting cell spacing to improve appearance, you can select the table and go to the Shading section of the Table Design tab.
This allows you to apply shading to cell spacing and choose a color for cells that makes them stand out.
No matter what you’re using a table in Microsoft Word for, you have options to give it the exact look you want or the best way to make your data easy to read.
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