To delete a table, row, column, or section To delete a table 1. Select the table. See To select a table, row, column, cell, or section. 2. Select Table > Delete and click Table. Tip: If the table is not a nested table, you can select Table > Delete to delete the table. To delete a row, column, or section 1. Select the rows, columns, or sections. See To select a table, row, column, cell, or section. 2. Select Table > Delete and click Row, Column, or Section.