How to Remove Columns From Tables in Word
- 1). Launch Word and open the document that contains the table you wish to edit.
- 2). Insert the cursor into the column to be deleted and right-click to bring up the action menu. Choose "Delete Cells" and then "Delete entire column."
- 3). Insert the cursor into the column to be deleted and click on the "Layout" tab at the top. Click the "Delete" icon and then "Delete Columns."
- 4). Place the cursor over the top of the column to be deleted until a down arrow appears. Right-click and choose "Delete Columns" from the menu that appears.
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