How to Resize Tables in MS Word

1. Open a Microsoft Word document containing a table you want to resize.
2. Place your cursor over the table until you see a small square at the bottom-right corner of the table. This is the table resize handle.
3. Place the cursor over the table resize handle until a diagonal double arrow is shown.
4. Click and drag the table edge to make it the size you want. It will keep the same number of columns and rows but will adjust the length and width of the cells to match the size you specify.
5. Place your cursor over a column divider (vertical line) to adjust the column width. The cursor will turn to a resize pointer (double-headed arrow). Click and drag to create the column width you prefer.
6. Place your cursor over a row divider to adjust the row height until you see the resize pointer. Click and drag to create the row height you want.
7. Click inside either a row or column to create a specific measurement for it. In Word 2007 or 2010, click the 'Layout' tab. In the 'Cell Size' group, enter a measurement in the 'Table Row Height' or 'Table Column Width' box. Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the size. In Word 2003, click the 'Table' menu and then 'Table Properties.' Click the 'Column' or 'Row' tab and choose the options you prefer.
8. Click the table to make the columns automatically fit the content. In Word 2007 or 2010, click the 'Layout' tab. In the 'Cell Size' group, click 'AutoFit' and then 'AutoFit Contents.' In Word 2003, click the 'Table' menu and then 'AutoFit.' Click 'AutoFit to Contents.'
9. Click the 'Microsoft Office Button' or 'File' button and then 'Save' to save the changes to the table.