Insert a single row or column into a table This procedure lets you insert rows or columns into a table one at a time. Place your cursor in the table where you want to insert the row or column. Right-click, then select one of the following: Table > Insert Row Above Table > Insert Row Below Table > Insert Column Left Table > Insert Column Right Note: These actions are also available from: The menu bar under XML Document > Table The XMetaL Table Toolbar The row or column is inserted into the table at the specified position.