Tables
Creating a Table
- Tables are created by specifying the desired number of rows and columns
- This can typically be done through a menu option or a shortcut in most word processing software
Placing Text or Objects on a Table
- You can add text or objects such as images or graphs into the cells of a table
- Just click on the cell and start typing or paste the object
Editing a Table and Its Contents
- Tables can be edited in several ways:
- Insert rows and columns: Add more rows or columns to your table
- Delete rows and columns: Remove unnecessary rows or columns
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- Merge cells: Combine two or more cells into one
Formatting a Table
- Tables can be formatted to improve readability and visual appeal. Here are a few options:
- Set horizontal cell alignment: Choose whether the text is aligned to the left, right, centre, or justified within a cell using the normal alignment options
- Set vertical cell alignment: Set text to align at the top, middle, or bottom of a cell
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- Show or hide gridlines: Display or hide the lines that make up the table
- Wrap text within a cell: Make text automatically move to the next line when it reaches the edge of a cell
- Shading/colouring cells: Apply a colour to the background of a cell
- Adjust row height and column width: Change the size of the cells in your table to better fit your content
