Google Docs on iPhone and iPad provides table controls through the Format panel and contextual menus. Check which row, column, or cell is selected before making structural changes.
Add the needed row or column
- Tap a cell beside the intended insertion point.
- Open Format and its Table section.
- Choose Column left, Column right, Row above, or Row below.
- Inspect the new location before entering values.
For a new table, use Add, choose Table, select its starting dimensions, and insert it at the intended cursor position.
Resize or style deliberately
The Table controls include minimum row height and column width. Google’s iOS guidance also describes selecting the table’s corner control and dragging its gray edges to resize the table.
For selected cells, inspect the available fill and border settings. Keep the data relationships clear rather than using a complicated merged layout solely for decoration.
Delete with the correct scope
Use the relevant row or column selector and its contextual command for Delete row, Delete column, or Delete table. Some commands may be behind an additional menu arrow. Read the selected contents first because deletion removes information, not only visual lines.
Inspect complete records after each structural change. A narrow touchscreen view can conceal that values shifted under the wrong heading. Computer-only features, including certain sorting and row-moving operations, should not be assumed available through the same mobile controls. Review the delivered PDF or Word file for fit and readability before treating an important table as finished.
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.