How to Rotate a Table in Microsoft Word?

Описание: Want to rotate a table in Microsoft Word? Word doesn’t let you spin a whole table like a picture—but there are easy workarounds. In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to:

1. rotate the *text inside your table* (90°/270°), and
2. *convert the table to an image* so you can rotate the entire thing exactly how you want.

*What you’ll learn*

How to change *Text Direction* inside table cells
How to copy your table and *Paste as Picture* (so it rotates freely)
A quick *page orientation* tip (Portrait ↔ Landscape)
When to use a *Text Box* container to rotate a table-like layout

*Method 1 — Rotate cell text (best for readable tables)*

Select the cells → *Table Layout* (or *Layout* under Table Tools) → *Text Direction* → choose vertical or rotated text.
Adjust *cell alignment* and *row height/column width* for clean spacing.

*Method 2 — Rotate the whole table (as an image)*

Select the table → *Copy* → **Home ▸ Paste ▼ ▸ Paste Special… ▸ Picture (Enhanced Metafile)**.
Click the new picture → *Rotate* handle to turn it 90°/180° or use *Picture Format ▸ Rotate* options.
(Tip: keep the original table on a hidden page or duplicate document in case you need edits.)

*Quick tips*

Need more space? Try *Layout ▸ Orientation ▸ Landscape* for that page.
Mac users: *Table Layout ▸ Text Direction* works the same; Paste as Picture also works.
For labels or small rotated layouts, place the table inside a *Text Box* and rotate the text inside.

*FAQ*
*“Why can’t I rotate a table directly?”*
Word treats tables as part of the text flow, not as a graphic object. You can rotate cell text, but to rotate the entire table, convert it to a picture first.

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