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Quickly transpose rows and columns in a Word table

Author: Sun Last Modified: 2025-03-21

When transposing rows into columns or columns into rows within a Word document, the typical method involves copying the table to Excel, using the Paste Special feature to transpose the data, and then pasting it back into Word. To simplify this cumbersome process, the Transpose Table feature in Kutools for Word lets you transpose tables directly within Word in just two clicks.

Transpose rows and columns of a table


Transpose rows and columns of a table

Follow these steps to quickly transpose table data:

1. Place your cursor within the table you want to transpose, then click Kutools Plus > Table > Transpose Table.

shot of the Transpose Table button

2. A Kutools for Word confirmation dialog box will appear:

  • Click Yes to replace the original table with the transposed one.
  • Click No to insert the transposed table below the original.
    shot of the Kutools for Word confirmation dialog box

โœจ Result: The rows and columns in the selected table are now transposed immediately.

shot of the transposed table

Notes:

  • This feature processes one table at a time.
  • The original table formatting is preserved after transposition.

Demo: Transpose rows and columns of a table in Word

 

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