How to Make a Table Spread Across Pages in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word includes layout options to divide a table across two or more pages. A long table divided into more manageable sections on separate pages helps your viewers focus on your data for analysis. You also can select the row with the data you want to move to the next page. For example, if the rows refer to multiple regions, you can divide the table to show one region per page for a more streamlined look. The divided sections include a Table Move Handle icon for quick placement on your page layout.

1. Click in the document where you want to insert a table. Click the "Insert" tab on the command ribbon and then click "Table" in the Tables group to open the menu. Select the options to insert the table. Enter your text in the table and apply the tools to edit your table.
2. Click the table to bring up the Table Tools ribbon and the Design and Layout tabs. Click the "Layout" tab, click "Properties" in the Table group to bring up the dialog box, and then click the "Row" sheet tab to view the Row options.
3. Click to add a tick in the check box next to "Allow row to break across pages" in the Options section. Click "OK" to save and close the Table Properties box.
4. Click the table row you want to move to the next page, and then press "Ctrl-Enter" to separate the table on two pages.
5. Press "Ctrl-S" to save this updated document.