To delete a table in Google Docs, right-click any cell in the table and choose Delete table. The whole table and everything in it disappears. To remove just one row or column, right-click a cell in it and choose Delete row or Delete column.
These steps come from Google’s Add and edit tables help article.
How to delete a table in Google Docs
- Open your document in Google Docs.
- Right-click any cell in the table you want to remove.
- Choose Delete table.
Only want to hide the lines, not remove the table? Right-click the table, choose Table properties, and set the border width to 0 pt. Changed your mind after deleting? Press Ctrl+Z (Command+Z on a Mac) to bring it back.
Delete a row or column instead
- Right-click a cell in the row or column you want to remove.
- Choose Delete row or Delete column.
For more help, see our Google Docs guides.
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