Word 2016: Converting Tables to Text

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At some point, you might decide that a table isn't necessary and instead prefer to have the text flow freely outside of the table in Word 2016. A jailbreak of this sort involves reverting the table to text format, either plain text or tabbed text. To proceed, please:

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1. To convert a specific table, click inside it.

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   Just click the mouse; no selections necessary.

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2. Tab over to Table Tools, then click Layout.

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3. SelectSelect Table can be found in the Table submenu.

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4. Select Convert to Text from the Data subheading.

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   A box labeled Convert to Text appears. It makes educated guesses as to whether you want tabs or paragraphs used when converting the table.

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5. Click OK

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   The table must go. Excuse me, ugly text

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Cleanup after the table's destruction is possible, but the conversion is successful typically. The only time you might run into trouble is if a single cell houses several paragraphs of text. If this happens, press Ctrl + Z to undo the action, and then select Paragraph Marks in the Convert to Text dialog box (before proceeding to Step 5).

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At some point, you might decide that a table isn't necessary and instead prefer to have the text flow freely outside of the table in Word 2016. A jailbreak of this sort involves reverting the table to text format, either plain text or tabbed text. Do as I say:

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1. To convert a specific table, click inside it.

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   Avoid making any selections and instead just click the mouse.

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2. Select the Layout option under Table Tools.

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3. Choose SelectSelect Table from the Tables menu.

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4. Select Convert to Text from the Data subheading.

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   A box labeled Convert to Text appears. It assumes you want it converted using tabs or paragraphs and proceeds accordingly.

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5. Click OK

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   End of use, table Greetings, unattractive text

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While there may be some cleanup after the tables are broken up, the conversion should go smoothly. The only time you might run into trouble is if a single cell contains several paragraphs of text. Rather than continuing with Step 5, press Ctrl Z to undo the operation and select Paragraph Marks from the Convert to Text dialogue box.

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