Google Docs on Android can insert tables and perform common row, column, and cell changes. Use the mobile table controls rather than assuming the computer’s right-click menu appears in the app.
Insert the starting table
- Open the document and tap the intended insertion point.
- Tap Add or Insert, then Table.
- Choose the starting rows and columns.
- Tap Insert table and enter clear headings.
Check the position before filling many cells. A narrow screen can make it easy to insert inside an unintended paragraph or beside another object.
Use the Android table controls
Tap the table to expose its controls. Google’s Android guidance places row addition at the lower-left area and column addition at the upper-right area of the table.
For row or column deletion, use the relevant arrow and More menu, then the specific deletion command. Read the selected record before deleting; removing a column or row removes its information, not merely its border.
Check dimensions and platform limits
Under Format and Table, the app offers minimum row-height and column-width controls. Computer-only operations such as sorting, dragging whole rows or columns, and header pinning should not be assumed available through the same mobile interface.
Inspect long values and row relationships after editing. For detailed overall table-size work, Google’s guidance directs Android users to the computer interface. Review the final output on a suitable screen before sharing a critical comparison. A successful tap sequence is not enough if the values are now under the wrong heading or unreadable at the intended page width.
References
Reviewed against the linked official product guidance on November 3, 2026. Features, limits, screen labels, and access can vary by account, platform, region, and organization policy.