Where is the Table Tools Tab in Word 2010?

By Carol Bratt / 05/10/2012 / 1 Comment / Word 2010

A reader recently wrote to me asking where he could the Table Tools tab in MS Word 2010. Apparently I had referenced the Table Tools tab in an article and he could not find it.

My response:

It is there although not readily intuitive for everyone. Follow the steps below to enable the Table Tools Tab in version 2007 – 2010:

Click inside any table.
Table Tools will display above your Ribbon.
Once Table Tools is enabled, there are two tabs just for tables – Design and Layout.

Not so difficult when you know how to access it is it?

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Carol Bratt

Carol holds A+, MCP, and MOS computer certifications and is the resident DCT Office expert. She trains the staffs of small law firms in the use of Microsoft Office applications and has authored many books covering Microsoft Office as well as written articles for Infopackets, TechnoLawyer, and Digital Harbor. For more Microsoft Office tips visit Carol's Corner Office or follow Carol on FaceBook and Twitter.

1 thought on “Where is the Table Tools Tab in Word 2010?”

Mel
10/23/2014 at 12:52 pm
I did the above, but when I hit CTRL A to select the entire table, the tab “TABLE TOOLS” disappears. But I need it. Why doesn’t it just stay there?

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