How do you convert a table to text in Word?

• A. Table Tools Layout > Convert to Text
• B. Table Tools Layout > Convert to Table
• C. Table Tools Layout > Convert to Markdown
• D. Convert Text to Table Tools

Answer: (A)

To turn a table into plain text in Word, use Convert to Text from the Table Tools Layout tab. This command takes the contents of each cell and outputs them as ordinary text, combining columns with a delimiter you choose and ending each row with a line break. When you select Convert to Text, Word asks how you want to separate the columns—common options include tabs, commas, or paragraph marks. Choose the delimiter that gives the layout you need; for example, Tabs will place a tab between columns and start a new line for each row. The result is plain text, with no table borders or structure, ready to paste elsewhere or process further. This method is the direct way to transform a table into text using Word’s built-in features. Other options mentioned would not perform this exact operation (they would convert text to a table or reference something not used for this task).