How To Split a Table Horizontally or Vertically in Microsoft Word

[@virginiemoniquejavier2927]

Why can't I split the tables vertically if I made a table for the whole page?

[@JourneyBytes]

I have just tested it and it seems you're right. If the table covers the whole page and you drag it into the next page, Word appears not to split the table but instead spreads it across the two pages. But there's a workaround I have found:
1. After splitting the table vertically, split it again horizontally at the beginning of the first cell of the second table on the second page. Doing this will make the two tables independent of each other.
2. At the start of the second page press the Enter key so that the second table moves to the third page with all its cells joined together.
3. Drag the table back to the second page.
4. Now here's where it gets interesting. You could try dragging the table next to the first table on the first page but in my case it refused. However, dragging the first table next to the second table in the second page worked.
The first page is also deleted automatically after doing this, so you're left with only one page with the split tables. Quite complicated I must say but it works.

[@virginiemoniquejavier2927]

@@JourneyBytes oh, I've tried another way and it worked!! I right clicked on the top left of the table and clicked the Table Properties, and clicked on something (I forgot, I'm away from the laptop now, gonna check it tomorrow) like "put in front" or something, and I can now move the second table across the first one. It was fun figuring out something new.

[@JourneyBytes]

That's a way much easier to do it! Thanks for sharing, I'll give it a try and see.

[@virginiemoniquejavier2927]

@@JourneyBytes just an update, this is what I did:
So there're two separate tables. I right clicked in the top left of the first table, clicked table properties and changed the 'Text wrapping' to 'Around'. From there I can now move the second table freely across or beside the first one. :)

[@JourneyBytes]

This is really helpful, many thanks for the update!

[@Skynexbox]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! XX I have been looking for this function for ages!

[@JourneyBytes]

I'm glad to have brought your search to an end!

[@cubisttubist]

Keep in mind that for splitting vertically I had to press enter to essentially start a new paragraph under my table and then it let me split it without connecting it to the bottom of the left side of the table. Otherwise a very informative video thank you so much!!

[@JourneyBytes]

Thanks for sharing that tip.

[@romanicvs]

You deserve a prize. Thank you so much !!!

[@JourneyBytes]

You're most welcome!

[@wardaperveez9322]

Thank you so much. Very helpful video😊

[@JourneyBytes]

You're most welcome

[@gerigomez303]

Thank you save my time by doing my dissertation

[@JourneyBytes]

Glad to hear it was helpful to you

[@jasonarmstrong9620]

You may need to play with the tables "Text wrapping" & "Positioning".
Great video!!

[@JourneyBytes]

Thanks!

[@nebohawk7429]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@JourneyBytes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mmrnoabari6386]

Excellent, Thanks a bundle...

[@hamimuidrisa6390]

Thank you, the video is helpful

[@JourneyBytes]

You're most welcome.

[@nishaashi4272]

Thankyou.. Useful info

[@JourneyBytes]

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[@tawseef3882]

thanks a lot for sharing 😌

[@JourneyBytes]

You're most welcome 👍

[@Moondisapear]

Thank you so much ❤️♥️🌸

[@md.sabbirahmed7494]

Works fine. Thank You

[@JourneyBytes]

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[@pbm6453]

thank you very much bro

[@JourneyBytes]

You're welcome!

[@mikewilson1358]

I can't seem to split my columns vertically in Word for Office 365. Could you tell me what steps I should use? Thanks

[@Kironius]

great info sir

[@ariien]

Thank you! Really helpful :)

[@JourneyBytes]

You're most welcome!

[@mariachivers2503]

Great, many thanks.

[@mr.samratbose1414]

THANKS A LOT

[@JourneyBytes]

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[@pv441]

Thank you so much

[@gujjarboygujjar8320]

Good work

[@shivajihighschool9523]

Thank you

[@JourneyBytes]

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[@Fullmetalfrank100]

Thanks!!!!

[@JourneyBytes]

Welcome

[@mangeshdhore]

Helpful!

[@bulbultiwari1886]

Can u please tell how to reduce this gap..
After splitting

[@user_ramkumar]

tnku very much sir

[@JourneyBytes]

Most welcome

[@svjyothi9490]

Tq so much 🙏

[@JourneyBytes]

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[@dimitrie17]

thanks

[@JourneyBytes]

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[@isthi000ify]

Life saver

[@angandeori1376]

Thank y

[@Cris_P_Bacon.]

thanks very much hahaha!!!!1

[@naveensoni3396]

Y konsa version h..

[@AlreknAlshami]

now i wanna do the exact same thing in excel, howww?

[@ramleela9739]

Tq

[@pranjalbankar8871]

Sir column split nhi ho raha

[@Rares50Cent]

Very helpful! Thanks🙏

[@JourneyBytes]

You're most welcome

[@ambreenghazala5196]

thank you

[@JourneyBytes]

Welcome