Create a Table within a Table in Word and Google Docs

At times, you might want to create a Table within a Table in Word and Google Docs. If so, you can use these guides to insert a table of a maximum size of 10×10 in Google Sheets and 63×63 in Word inside a table. Whether you want to show the second table in one cell or multiple cells, you can do both with the help of this method.

Create a Table within a Table in Word

To create a table within a table in Word, follow these methods:

1] Using Split Cells option

It is possible to split or merge cells in table in Word using the in-built option. This option is called Split Cells. You can use the same option to insert a second table inside an existing table’s cell. To use the Split cells option, you can follow these steps:

First, you need to create a table in your document. If you already have one, you can work on it too. Next, you need to select the table so that the table-specific options appear. Then, select the cell or choose a block where you want to show the second table. At this point, you can find a tab called Layout. You need to switch to that tab while the cell is selected.

Head to the Merge section, where you can find an option called Split Cells.

Click on this option and enter the number of rows and columns you want to show.

For your information, you can enter a maximum number of 63. Once done, click the OK button.

2] Using Insert Table option

The first method divides the cell into various sections, while this option shows a separate table inside a table’s cell. If you choose this option, you will be able to customize the table like a standalone table. Having said that, you can change the color, shade, border, etc.

To use the Insert Table option, do the following:

First, you need to choose the cell of the existing table and switch to the Insert tab.

Click on the Table option and choose a table you want to show.

Create a Table within a Table in Google Docs

To create a table within a table in Google Sheets, follow these methods:

1] Using Split cell

To create a table within a table in Google Sheets using the Split cell option, follow these steps:

• Make sure the cell is selected in your first primary table.
• Right-click on the cell where you want to show the secondary table.
• Select the Split cell option from the right-click context menu.
• Enter the number of rows and columns.
• Click the Split button.

For your information, you can enter a maximum value of 10×10. It displays the second table instantly like this:

2] Using the Insert Table option

To create a table within a table in Google Docs using the Insert Table option, follow these steps:

• Select the cell in your primary table where you want to display the table.
• Click on the Insert option in the top menu bar.
• Select the Table option.
• Choose the number of rows and columns.

In this case, you can find a limit of 20×20 tables at most.

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Can I put a table inside a table in Google Docs?

Yes, you can put a table inside a table in Google Docs. As mentioned in the article, there are two ways to do that. First, you can split a specific cell using the Split cell option. Second, you can manually add a secondary table inside any cell of your existing table.

How do you insert a table into a table?

To insert a table into a table in Word, you have to use either Split Cells or the Insert table option. If you use the first option, a particular cell will be divided into sizes according to your requirements. On the other hand, if you use the second option, you can display a standalone table inside a cell. Both options are available in Microsoft Word as well as Google Docs.

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