How to Delete a Row in Google Docs (Easiest Way in 2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to delete a row in Google Docs. Simply follow the steps below.

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How to Remove a Row in Google Docs 

Follow the steps below to remove rows in Google Docs. 

1. Locate the Table with the Row to Delete

Ensure your Google Docs document is open. Scroll to find the table from which you want to remove a row. This is necessary to make specific edits to the table.

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2. Select the Row to Delete

Click on the left margin of the document alongside the row you wish to remove. A blue highlight indicates that the row is selected.

Confirm that only the desired row is highlighted to avoid deleting the wrong information.

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3. Delete the Row

Right-click on the highlighted row to bring up a context menu. From the menu, select ‘Delete row’. This action will immediately remove the selected row from your table.

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4. Confirm the Changes

Google Docs saves changes automatically. You can confirm this by looking at the status next to your file name.

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If you need to undo the deletion, you can press Ctrl + Z (or Cmd + Z on Mac) right away.

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to get rid of rows in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to add a signature to Google Docs and how to insert rows below in Google Docs.

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