Convert text to table - how it works

This practical tip shows you how you can easily convert a text into a table without re-inserting the text into a table.

Word: Convert text to table

In Word, you can easily convert text to a table using separators and the table function.

1. Add a separator (tab stop or comma) after the desired word, after which you want to divide the text into a column.
2. You identify a line by inserting a paragraph mark. So insert a paragraph mark after each text section after which you want to insert a new line.
3. Now mark the entire text with the key combination [Ctrl] + [A].
4. Now go to "Insert" in the tab under "Tables" to "Table" and then to "Convert text to table".
5. In this field, go under "Separate text at" to either "Comma" or "Tab stop". Decide this based on what you've used.
6. Under "Number of columns" activate the number of columns. The number is now displayed. If it doesn't match your previous settings, check your separators.
7. Now make further settings as required and confirm them. Now you have a finished table.

Inserting an Excel spreadsheet in Word is child's play once you have the trick out. There are two different ways to copy your spreadsheet into Word. In another practical tip, we will show you how to insert an Excel table in Word with both variants.