How do you separate two distinct tables stuck together?

Currently, the tables appear so:

I tried to drag Table 2 downwards to separate it from Table 1; but instead Table 2 then jumped upward and covered Table 1:

3 Answers

Note: I am using Word 2010, but the properties should be the same, they may just look different.

In your table properties, check text wrapping and click Positioning....

In the next window, uncheck Allow overlap.

Click OK twice to accept your changes.

1. Insert a row at the bottom of Table 1.

2. Click on that row, right-click and choose the option to split a table.

Table 1 and 2 should now be two different tables.

Select the whole of the second table, and Cut. Add a blank line at the bottom of the first table. Paste back the second table.