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To delete a column from a table

This will delete the column containing the cursor or the selected columns. When deleting a column or columns from a large table, the status bar message shows that the document is being recalculated.

Deleting the final remaining column deletes the whole table.

1. Select the column to be deleted from the table by placing the cursor inside one of its cells. To select more than one column, hold down the mouse and drag across the columns.

2. From the Table menu, select Delete and then Column(s).

   This will delete the selected column(s). When deleting a column from a large table, the status bar message shows that the document is being recalculated.

   Deleting the last column in a table deletes the entire table.

3. Click OK to confirm.

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