Inserting And Formatting Tables In Microsoft Word Inserting a Table in Microsoft Word 1. Open Microsoft Word Launch Microsoft Word and open a new or existing document where you want to insert the table. 2. Navigate to the Insert Tab Click on the "Insert" tab located in the ribbon at the top of the window. 3. Select Table In the "Tables" group, click on the "Table" button. A dropdown menu will appear. 4. Choose Table Size You have two options to insert a table: - Grid Method: Hover over the grid to select the number of rows and columns you want, then click to insert. - Insert Table Option: Select "Insert Table" from the dropdown menu to specify the number of columns and rows. 5. Adjust Table Properties Once the table is inserted, you can adjust its properties: - Resizing: Drag the borders of the table or cells to resize them. - Table Design: Use the "Table Design" tab to apply styles, shading, and borders. - Layout Options: Use the "Layout" tab to adjust cell size, alignment, and other layout features. Formatting the Table 1. Select the Table Click anywhere inside the table to select it. 2. Access Table Design Options After selecting the table, the "Table Design" and "Layout" tabs will appear in the ribbon. 3. Applying Styles - Choose a pre-defined style from the "Table Styles" section. - You can customize colors, borders, and shading as needed. 4. Adjusting Cell Size - To change the width of columns, click and drag the borders. - To change the height of rows, click and drag the bottom border of the row. 5. Merging or Splitting Cells - To merge cells: Select the cells you want to merge, then right-click and choose "Merge Cells." - To split a cell: Click inside the cell, right-click and choose "Split Cells" to specify the new number of rows or columns. 6. Adding or Deleting Rows/Columns - To add: Right-click in a row or column next to where you want to add, then select "Insert." - To delete: Right-click on the row or column you want to remove, then select "Delete." Saving Your Document - After inserting and formatting your table, don’t forget to save your document to retain your changes. Click on "File" and then "Save," or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S.