Table creation & customization

A table is a grid of rows (horizontal bars) and columns (vertical bars) containing boxes of text or even graphics. These boxes are known as cells.  Creating tables in Word is fairly simple task. The tabular format summarizes the information and enables readers to quickly understand the matter.

Some of the simple steps are mentioned below for creating table and customizing:  

• In order to create a table, you have to position the cursor where you actually want to insert or to start. Click on the Table button and select Insert Table option.  Once if you get the Insert table option you have to select the number of rows and columns that you require and then press OK.  Or
• Position the cursor where you want the table, click on the Insert Table. A grid appears.  Point to the first cell and drag the pointer over the desired number of rows and columns. On the last cell release the mouse button.
• The table is inserted in the document.
• Entering information in a table is very easy. Simply place a cell pointer in the first cell and start typing. To horizontally jump from one cell to another press the tab key or you could use the arrow key.
• Suppose that you did not properly determine the numbers of columns you needed for the data to be inserted.  You could insert extra column and rows wherever it is necessary.
• In order to add a column, you have to first select a column. As you select the column, the ‘Insert Table button’ changes to Insert Column. When you click on this button, the selected column moves to the right and leave a blank column for the new data to be entered.

Questionnaire:

• Explain about the table creation and customization.