Display Precise Table Measurements in the Ruler

In Word, you can adjust table column and row widths by dragging the cell boundaries. Because these boundaries snap to an existing grid, it can be difficult to line up your columns or rows precisely.

To turn off Snap to Grid, and to display detailed column and row measurements in the ruler, click a cell and then hold down the ALT key as you drag the column boundaries.

Note: To show the ruler, click Ruler on the View menu.