Adding rows and columns in presentations You can add rows and columns in a table. ProcedureTo add rows: Right-click any cell of the row where you want to add a row. Select Row > Insert Row Above or Insert Row Below. To add columns: Right-click any cell of the column where you want to add a column. Select Column > Insert Column Before or Insert Column After. ResultsNote: You cannot add rows or columns at the beginning of table headers.