Select tables, cells, rows, and columns

Select a table

Three selection handles (small white squares) appear on the edge of the table when it’s selected.

Select rows and columns

  1. Click the table.

    Letters appear above the columns and numbers appear to the left of the rows.

  2. Do one of the following:

    • Select a single row or column: Click the number or letter for the row or column you want to select.

    • Select multiple rows or columns: Click the number or letter for a row or column, then drag a selection handle (a white dot) to encompass the rows or columns you want.

      To select nonadjacent rows or columns, Command-click any row numbers or column letters.

Select cells

See also
Resize, move, or lock a table