When working with tables in Microsoft Word, you may encounter the frustration of having unwanted spaces between them. These spaces can disrupt the flow of your document and make it difficult to read. Fortunately, there is an easy solution to this problem. By following a few simple steps, you can quickly and easily remove the spaces between tables in Word.
The first step is to select the tables that have the spaces between them. This can be done by clicking and dragging the mouse over the tables. Once the tables are selected, you will see a small box with four arrows in the middle of the bottom border of the selected area. Click and drag this box upwards to reduce the space between the tables. If you want to completely remove the space, drag the box all the way to the top of the selected area.
Once you have removed the space between the tables, you may notice that the table borders are no longer aligned. To fix this, select the tables again and click on the “Format” tab in the ribbon menu. In the “Table” group, click on the “Borders” button and select “No Border” from the drop-down menu. This will remove all of the borders from the tables, leaving you with a clean and professional-looking document.
Disable the AutoFit feature
AutoFit is a feature in Word that automatically adjusts the width of columns and rows in a table to fit the content. This can lead to uneven spacing between tables when the content in the tables is not the same length. To disable the AutoFit feature, follow these steps:
- Click on the “Table” tab in the ribbon.
- In the “Table Tools” group, click on the “Layout” button.
- In the “AutoFit” drop-down menu, select “Do Not AutoFit”.
Additional tips for disabling AutoFit:
- You can also disable AutoFit for a specific column or row by right-clicking on the column or row header and selecting “Table Properties” from the context menu. In the “Table Properties” dialog box, uncheck the “AutoFit” checkbox.
- If you want to prevent AutoFit from being applied to new tables, you can change the default table settings. To do this, click on the “File” tab and then click on “Options”. In the “Word Options” dialog box, click on the “Proofing” tab and then click on the “AutoCorrect Options” button. In the “AutoCorrect” dialog box, click on the “AutoFormat” tab and uncheck the “Adjust table width to fit contents” checkbox.
By disabling the AutoFit feature, you can control the spacing between tables and ensure that they are evenly spaced on the page.
Use the Paragraph dialog box
1. Select the table you want to adjust.
2. On the Home tab, click the Paragraph Dialog Box Launcher in the Paragraph group.
The Paragraph dialog box will appear.
3. In the Indentation section, adjust the Before and After spacing options to remove the extra space between the tables.
You can also use the Alignment options in this dialog box to center or right-align the tables if needed.
4. Click OK to save the changes and close the Paragraph dialog box.
Fine-tuning the spacing
If you need more precise control over the spacing between the tables, you can use the Table Properties dialog box.
1. Select the table you want to adjust.
2. Right-click and choose Table Properties from the context menu.
3. In the Table Properties dialog box, switch to the Row tab.
4. Under the Table spacing section, adjust the Top and Bottom spacing options to fine-tune the distance between the tables.
You can also specify the spacing in points, inches, or centimeters.
5. Click OK to save the changes and close the Table Properties dialog box.
Using a style
If you frequently need to remove the space between tables, you can create a custom style that applies the desired settings.
1. Create a new style by clicking the New Style button in the Styles pane.
2. In the New Style dialog box, give the style a name and choose a style type (e.g., Table Style).
3. In the Formatting section, click the Format button and choose Paragraph from the drop-down menu.
4. In the Paragraph dialog box, adjust the Before and After spacing options to remove the extra space between the tables.
5. Click OK to save the style settings.
6. To apply the style to a table, select the table and click the style name in the Styles pane.
Adjust cell margins
This method involves adjusting the margins within the table cells to reduce or eliminate the space between them. Follow these steps:
Select the table
Click anywhere within the table to select it. The entire table will be highlighted.
Display the Table Tools tab
Click on the “Layout” tab in the Table Tools section of the Ribbon. This will display various options related to table formatting.
Adjust cell margins
- In the “Cell Size” group, locate the “Cell Margins” option.
- Click on the up or down arrows in the “Top,” “Bottom,” “Left,” and “Right” fields to adjust the margins around each cell.
- Select the tables you want to remove the spaces between.
- Go to the “Table Design” tab in the Ribbon.
- In the “Table Styles” group, click the “Borders” drop-down menu.
- Choose the “No Border” option.
- This will remove all borders from the selected tables, including the spaces between them.
- Press Alt + F11 to open the VBA Editor.
- In the Project Explorer window on the left, double-click on the ThisDocument module.
- Paste the VBA code into the code window.
- Click the Run button or press F5 to execute the code.
- The VBA code will run and remove the spaces between all the tables in the document.
| Margin | Description |
|---|---|
| Top | Adjusts the vertical space above the cell contents. |
| Bottom | Adjusts the vertical space below the cell contents. |
| Left | Adjusts the horizontal space to the left of the cell contents. |
| Right | Adjusts the horizontal space to the right of the cell contents. |
As you adjust the margins, the space between the cells will decrease. Experiment with different values to achieve the desired spacing.
Merge cells
To merge cells, first select the cells you want to merge. You can do this by clicking and dragging the mouse over the cells, or by using the Shift key to select multiple cells. Once the cells are selected, right-click and select “Merge Cells” from the menu.
When you merge cells, the contents of the selected cells will be combined into a single cell. The merged cell will have the same width and height as the original cells, and the contents will be centered within the cell. You can also use the “Merge Cells” command to merge cells that are not adjacent to each other.
To split a merged cell, right-click on the cell and select “Split Cells” from the menu. This will divide the merged cell into the original cells.
Merging cells to remove spaces between tables
If you have two tables that are separated by a space, you can merge the cells in the last row of the first table with the cells in the first row of the second table. This will remove the space between the tables.
To do this, first select the cells in the last row of the first table. Then, hold down the Shift key and select the cells in the first row of the second table. Right-click and select “Merge Cells” from the menu.
The merged cell will have the same width as the two tables combined. The contents of the cells will be centered within the merged cell.
You can also use this method to merge cells in different columns. For example, you could merge the cells in the first column of the first table with the cells in the second column of the second table.
| Merging Cells to Remove Spaces Between Tables | |
|---|---|
| Step 1: | Select the cells in the last row of the first table. |
| Step 2: | Hold down the Shift key and select the cells in the first row of the second table. |
| Step 3: | Right-click and select "Merge Cells" from the menu. |
| Result: | The space between the tables will be removed. |
Use a table border
This method is the most straightforward and effective way to remove spaces between tables. By adding a border to the table, you can force the cells to be紧密地排列在一起，从而消除了之间的空白空间。
. Applying a table border is a simple process:
| Border Type | Effect |
|---|---|
| No Border | Removes all borders from the table, including the spaces between cells. |
| Outside Border | Adds a border around the outside of the table, but not between cells. |
| Inside Border | Adds a border between each cell in the table. |
| All Borders | Adds a border around the outside of the table and between each cell. |
Once you have applied a border to the tables, the spaces between them will be removed, creating a more cohesive and professional-looking document.
Set the table’s alignment
Adjusting the table’s alignment allows it to be positioned within the document. By default, tables are centered. You can change the alignment to left, right, or centered by selecting the table and choosing the desired alignment option from the “Table Alignment” group on the “Layout” tab in the Ribbon. Additionally, you can specify the alignment of individual cells within the table by selecting the cells and choosing the desired alignment from the “Paragraph” group on the “Home” tab.
Options for Table Alignment
Here is a table summarizing the table alignment options available in Microsoft Word:
| Alignment | Description |
|---|---|
| Left | The table is aligned with the left margin of the document. |
| Center | The table is centered within the document. |
| Right | The table is aligned with the right margin of the document. |
By understanding the different alignment options, you can effectively position tables in your document to meet your needs.
Use VBA code
Step 7: Run the VBA Code
To run the VBA code and remove the spaces between the tables, follow these steps:
Code Explanation:
The VBA code uses the Tables collection to iterate through all the tables in the document. For each table, it uses the Remove method to remove the space above and below the table, effectively eliminating the unnecessary space between tables.
Sample VBA Code:
Sub RemoveSpacesBetweenTables()
' Iterate through all tables in the document
For Each tbl In ActiveDocument.Tables
' Remove space above the table
tbl.TopPadding = 0
' Remove space below the table
tbl.BottomPadding = 0
Next tbl
End Sub
Insert a blank row or column
Sometimes you may want to add extra space between tables in your Word document. You can easily do this by inserting a blank row or column between the tables.
To insert a blank row:
- Click between the two rows where you want to insert a new row.
- Click on the “Insert” tab in the toolbar.
- Click on the “Table” button in the “Tables” section.
- Click on the “Insert” button in the “Rows” section.
- Select the “Insert Above” or “Insert Below” option.
To insert a blank column:
- Click between the two columns where you want to insert a new column.
- Click on the “Insert” tab in the toolbar.
- Click on the “Table” button in the “Tables” section.
- Click on the “Insert” button in the “Columns” section.
- Select the “Insert Left” or “Insert Right” option.
If you want to insert multiple blank rows or columns at once, you can do so by selecting the corresponding option in the “Insert” menu. For example, to insert 5 blank rows, you would click on the “Insert” tab, click on the “Table” button, click on the “Insert” button in the “Rows” section, and then select the “Insert 5 Rows” option.
You can also insert a blank row or column by right-clicking on the table and selecting the “Insert” option from the context menu. Then, select the “Row” or “Column” option from the submenu and choose whether you want to insert the blank row or column above, below, or to the left or right of the selected cell.
By inserting blank rows or columns between tables, you can create a more visually appealing and organized document.
Change the table’s border style
The appearance of the spaces between your table cells can also be influenced by the border style you use. Unlike the border width, which sets the thickness of the borders, the border style changes the visual appearance of the border.
Word offers a wide range of border styles to choose from, including solid lines, dashed lines, and double lines. These styles can significantly alter the way your table looks, and can also affect the perceived spacing between cells.
Here’s how to change the border style of your table:
- Select the table you want to modify.
- Click on the “Design” tab in the ribbon menu.
- In the “Table Styles” group, click on the “Borders” drop-down menu.
- Hover over the different border styles to see a preview of how they will look on your table.
- Select the border style you want to use.
Border options
In addition to changing the border style, you can also customize the appearance of your table’s borders using the following options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Border color | Sets the color of the borders. |
| Border width | Sets the thickness of the borders. |
| Border spacing | Adjusts the distance between the border and the cell content. |
Adjust the table’s cell spacing
Adjust the cell spacing to control the amount of whitespace between cells in a table. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Select the table: Click anywhere within the table to select it.
- Access the Table Tools: Go to the “Table Tools” tab that appears in the ribbon menu.
- Locate the Layout tab: Click on the “Layout” tab within the “Table Tools” ribbon.
- Find the “Cell Spacing” section: Look for the “Cell Spacing” section on the right side of the Layout tab.
- Adjust the horizontal spacing: Enter a value in the “Horizontal” field to control the amount of whitespace between cells horizontally.
- Adjust the vertical spacing: Enter a value in the “Vertical” field to control the amount of whitespace between cells vertically.
- Specify the spacing unit: Choose between “Points” or “Inches” to specify the unit of measurement for the spacing.
- Preview the changes: You can see a live preview of the spacing adjustments as you make them.
- Apply the spacing: Once satisfied with the adjustments, click “OK” to apply the new cell spacing.
- Fine-tune the spacing: If necessary, you can further fine-tune the cell spacing by right-clicking on the table, selecting “Table Properties,” and adjusting the “Cell Padding” and “Cell Margin” settings.
By adjusting the cell spacing, you can control the appearance of your table and optimize its layout for readability and visual appeal.
How To Remove Spaces Between Tables In Word
If you’ve ever inserted multiple tables into a Word document, you may have noticed that there is often a large amount of space between them. This can make your document look cluttered and unprofessional. Fortunately, there is a simple to remove the spaces between tables in Word.
To remove the spaces between tables in Word, follow these steps:
- Click on the “Layout” tab in the ribbon.
- In the “Table” section, click on the “Table Properties” button.
- In the “Table Properties” dialog box, click on the “Row” tab.
- In the “Spacing” section, change the “Before” and “After” values to “0”.
- Click on the “OK” button to save your changes.
The spaces between your tables will now be removed. You can also use this method to adjust the spacing between other elements in your document, such as paragraphs and images.
People Also Ask
How do I remove spaces between tables without affecting other formatting?
You can use the “Table Properties” dialog box to remove the spaces between tables without affecting other formatting. To do this, follow the steps outlined above. However, before you click on the “OK” button, click on the “Options” button. In the “Table Options” dialog box, uncheck the “Adjust table position to fit page” checkbox. This will prevent Word from automatically adjusting the position of your tables when you remove the spaces between them.
Can I use a macro to remove spaces between tables?
Yes, you can use a macro to remove spaces between tables. Here is an example of a macro that you can use:
Sub RemoveSpacesBetweenTables()
Dim tbl As Table
For Each tbl In ActiveDocument.Tables
tbl.SpacingBefore = 0
tbl.SpacingAfter = 0
Next tbl
End Sub
