How to Make a Table Smaller in Google Docs (2025 Update)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to make a table smaller in Google Docs in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

How to Shrink a Table in Google Docs

Follow the steps below to shrink tables in Google Docs.

1. Right-Click the Table and Choose “Table Properties”

Right-click the table. From the menu that appears, select “Table properties” to open the settings.

2. Click “Column” and Adjust Column Width

In the “Table properties” window, click “Column.” Here, you can enter smaller values for the widths of individual columns as needed.

3. Click “Row” and Adjust Row Height

Still in the “Table properties” window, go to the “Row” tab. Here, you can enter a smaller height value to reduce the height of the rows.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to make tables smaller in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to make a Google Docs table show bottom border only and how to show table gridlines on Google Docs.