# Tables

## Creating a table

There are 2 ways to create a table in Eraser:

### 1. Using the insert menu

On the bottom formatting bar, click on insert (the "+" button), then select **Table**.

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### 2. Using the keyboard shortcut

Press `Cmd+Opt+T`in Mac or `Ctrl+Alt+T` in Windows.

## Adding rows or columns

There are 3 ways to add a row or column:

### 1. Using the "+" button

When you hover your mouse over the left end of the table, a "+" button will appear to add a row. You can similarly hover over the top end of the table to add a column.

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### 2. Using the right-click menu

Right-click on a cell to open menu, then select "Row", then "Add a row after/before".

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### 3. Using the keyboard shortcut

Press `Cmd + Shift + +` on Mac or `Ctrl + Shift + +` or Windows to add a row after the current cursor position.

Press `Cmd + Shift + Option + +` on Mac or `Ctrl + Shift + Alt + +` on Windows to add a column after the current cursor position.