Google Slides table rows and columns can be resized to make a small dataset easier to read. Adjust the dimension that actually causes the problem. Widening a column can help a wrapped heading, while a taller row can provide space for a deliberately multiline entry.
Inspect the crowded area
Open the presentation on a computer and identify the row or column with the issue. Read the content first: an unexpectedly long phrase or an unnecessary unit repeated in every cell may be better corrected in the wording than through a structural change.
Drag the relevant gridline
Move the pointer over the table’s row or column gridline. When it becomes a two-sided arrow, drag to the desired dimension. Google’s table help describes this method for resizing rows and columns in a presentation.
Change one boundary at a time and review nearby cells. A width adjustment can affect wrapping in several rows, not just the heading that prompted the change.
Check the table as a whole
Inspect the overall table edges, the longest label, and any merged heading. Make sure the table still fits the slide without covering a caption or chart. Present the slide to check text size and comparison clarity. Do not copy Google Docs-only table-option instructions into this Slides workflow; the shared help distinguishes several product-specific controls. If the data remains unreadable after sensible adjustments, reduce the displayed detail or split the table across slides rather than compressing all rows and columns into an increasingly dense block.
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