Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

---

Learn two ways to rotate tables in Microsoft Word. The first method uses a text box to rotate the table. This method allows you to edit the table data after the rotation. The second method rotates the table as an image. This method prevents you from editing the data after the rotation.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac), Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 How to Rotate a Table with a Text Box (Editable Data)
03:17 How to Rotate a Table as an Image

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
=========================================
How to Rotate Tables in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/rotate-tables-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
==================
Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/J_H0LEPz2gQ

How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
youtu.be/UQJj5U9Cplo

How to Change Page Orientation in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/gf1CuytoIEI

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ

💻 Please visit my website at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

Thank you for watching!

#microsoftword #wordformac #writing

All Rights Reserved © 2026 Erin Wright