How to Make a Matrix in Google Docs Using Tables

Using equations to insert a matrix in Google Docs is quite easy. However, they are quite limited in the way that they only allow us to add 2 columns to the matrix. Thus, in order to add as many columns and rows as you desire, you can use tables to insert matrix in Google Docs.

Step 1: Go to Insert and Select Table

Go to the “Insert” tab and insert a table.

Tip: Insert only one row and keep the number of columns two extra than the number of columns you want in the matrix.

Step 2: Select the table size

Since we are creating a 4 x 3 matrix here, we need 3 columns plus 2 more. So, we will insert a 5 by 1 table.

Step 3: Add the numbers

Insert the values in the table using the enter key in this manner:

Step 4: Increase the width of the table border

Click anywhere inside the table and go to Table options by clicking on the three dots in the top-right corner.

In the side pane that opens, click on the Color drop-down and select thickness from the Table border drop-down

Step 5: Compress the columns

Hover over each column border and once it changes to an arrowhead, drag the border to bring the matrix close together.

Step 6: Remove the inner borders

To get a matrix structure, you must now remove the column borders highlighted below:

To remove a border, simply click on it, and choose 0pt from the Column Border menu in the ribbon.

And there you have your matrix:

Note: Although this might appear a time consuming method, you only have to do it once. For inserting more matrices, simply copy paste the matrix and change values. You can even enter more rows and columns in the matrix after copy pasting it.

How to Insert Matrix in Google Docs – Quick Steps

1. Open your Google Docs document.
2. Click where you want the matrix.
3. Go to “Insert” Tab >> Go to Equation >> choose “Insert equation.”
4. Use the provided matrix template >>Fill in your matrix values.
5. Click outside the equation box to exit.
6. Your matrix is now seamlessly inserted into your Google Docs document!

Matrices are used in Mathematics and allied areas to represent a set of values. They usually come in handy while simplifying complex equations. But are you wondering how to insert matrices in Google Docs? Google Docs is a widely used word processor, but sadly there is no direct method of inserting a matrix in Google Docs. However, we can make use of many other Google Docs tools to get the same result.

So, in this article, we will explore 3 different methods in which we can insert a matrix in Google Docs.