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INSTRUCTION for Inserting a Table for Word 2010 ............................................................... 1
Method 2 ..................................................................................................................................... 6
INSTRUCTIONS for Word 2003.................................................................................................. 7
INSTRUCTION for Inserting a Table for a Mac ........................................................................ 9
INSTRUCTION for Inserting a Table for Word 2010
Read and practice these instructions as you go.
Step 1: Set the location of the Table
Step 1: Using your mouse, move your cursor to the location where you want to
add a Table.
Step 2: Click left button to set the cursor in place.
Step 2: Select the Table
STEP 1: Move mouse arrow to the Insert toolbar button. Click on Left button of
mouse to open this tab’s options.
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STEP 2: Move mouse arrow to the Table icon. Click on Left button of mouse to
open Table options.
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Step 3: Set the Dimensions of the Table
Consider how many rows and columns will be needed to present the information.
STEP 1: Select “Insert Table” from the drop down menu.
A dialog box will appear, see Step 4.
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STEP 2: Use this dialog box to select how many rows and columns you will need
for your table.
STEP 3: Click on “OK” when selection is complete.
Please note that Rows and Columns can be added to the Table once created.
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Step 4: To add Rows and columns to a Table
Step 1: Move Cursor to a position inside table.
Step 2: Click on the right button on your mouse.
Step 3: From the drop down box which appears, select “Insert”.
Step 4: From the drop down box which appears, select
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Other Methods of Inserting a Table:
Method 2
Use the grid to select how many rows and columns you would like your table to
contain.
Step 1: Hover your mouse over the first grid box. This will become highlighted
Step 2: Move the mouse horizontally to highlight the number of columns
required for the Table
Step 3: Move the mouse vertically down to select the number of rows required
tot the Table
Step 4: When you have specified the correct number of rows and columns,
simply click once, and your table will be inserted.
While this method will create a table with uniform columns and rows, you can still
customize your table after it is inserted by right-clicking on the table handle (the
double-headed arrow at the top left corner of the table) and using the options on the
shortcut menu to make changes.
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INSTRUCTION for Word 2003, from this link:
http://msofficesupport.blogspot.com.au/2011/04/insert-table-in-microsoft-word-2003.html
Insert Table In Microsoft Word 2003
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Tables are very useful in representing some numerical or statistical data. In Microsoft
Word 2003 we have an option to insert tables in to the document.
Steps to Insert Tables In Word 2003:
1) Click on the option on Tables and Borders and click on Insert Table.
2) It will display the window to select columns and rows in a table.
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3) Choose the number of Columns and Rows and click ok to insert the table with selected
rows and columns
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INSTRUCTION for Inserting a Table for a Mac
This information is copied from the following site, please access for more assistance:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/mac-word-help/insert-a-table-HA102928634.aspx
Word provides many handy methods for inserting tables into your documents. For example,
you can quickly insert a basic table, or draw a table cell-by-cell to form rows and columns.
Do any of the following:
Quickly insert a basic table
1. On the View menu, click Print Layout or Publishing Layout.
2. Click where you want to insert a table.
3. On the Tables tab, under Table Options, click New, and then click and drag across
as many rows and columns as you want.
Word inserts the table into your document.
Insert a table and specify text autofit behavior
1. On the View menu, click Print Layout or Publishing Layout.
2. Click where you want to insert a table.
3. On the Tables tab, under Table Options, click New, and then click Insert Table.
4. Under Table size, specify the number of rows and columns that you want.
5. Under AutoFit behavior, specify how the table should fit to the text you insert into
it, and then click OK.
Word inserts the table into your document.
Draw a table cell-by-cell
1. On the View menu, click Print Layout or Publishing Layout.
2. On the Tables tab, under Draw Borders, click Draw.
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3. Click in your document and drag to draw the table cell-by-cell to form rows and
columns.
See also
Add or delete rows or columns in a table
Resize all or part of a table
Add or change borders in a table
Add, change, or remove table shading
Align a table or text within a table
Wrap text around a table
Move a table