Select the table by clicking on the small plus sign on the top left corner.
![Image](http://shamskm.com/forum/exceltutor/removetable/how_to_remove_table_in_word_document.jpg)
Once you select the table, two new menu options appear on the Menu bar – Design and Layout.
Click the Layout tab on the ribbon > click Covert to Text
![Image](http://shamskm.com/forum/exceltutor/removetable/how_to_remove_table_in_word_document_image2.jpg)
Convert Table to Text window opens > select Separate text with Tabs (it's the best option to retain the structure, however you can try the others as well) > click OK
![Image](http://shamskm.com/forum/exceltutor/removetable/convert_table_to_text.jpg)
It retains the structure almost as it was. You can, however, use Tab or Space bar to rearrange the text.
![Image](http://shamskm.com/forum/exceltutor/removetable/how_to_remove_table_in_word_document_image3.jpg)
Have fun
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