How to Make a Table Bigger in Google Docs (Easiest Way in 2025)
In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to make a table bigger in Google Docs in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.
How to Expand a Table in Google Docs
Follow the steps below to make a table larger in Google Docs.
1. Click and Drag Table Borders to Manually Increase Size
Hover over the edges of the table until a double arrow appears. Click and drag the table borders outward to increase the size of the table.
2. Right-Click Your Table and Click “Table Properties” to Set Specific Table Dimensions
Right-click inside the table and select “Table properties.” Manually adjust the row height and column width to enlarge the table to your desired size.
3. Click and Drag the Table Markers in the Rulers
Click and drag the table markers on the ruler at the top of the document to adjust the dimensions of your table. They are gray squares with broken lines in them.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to make a table bigger on Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to fix your Google Docs table of contents when it is not working and how to make Google Docs show the bottom table border only.
