Word XP

Working with Tables

Tables allow large amounts of text and/or numbers to be presented in an organized and easy to read fashion. Student roll books, sport statistics, address books, math formulas, menus and many other documents often incorporate tables to share information.

Similar to columns, Tables can be challenging at first. Word has created an entire menu to help assist you in creating your first Table.

A few important terms to know before you begin creating tables are:

Row - A row runs horizontal in a table and is divided by borders.
Borders - Separating lines in the table.
Column - A column runs perpendicular in a table and is divided by borders.
Cell - A cell is the box that is created when your rows and your columns intersect each other. The cell contains your data or information.