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How do I create a table?

You can use tables to organize and place text intentionally on a page. Tables can give your document better structure, readability and design.

To Begin:

	Put the insertion point where you want the table to be placed.
	Click Table, then click Insert, then click Table.
	Select the number of rows and columns.
	Click OK to create the table.
	The table appears in the document.

Microsoft Word Insert Table Dialog Box

	Click into each cell or use the Tab or arrow keys to move from cell to cell.
	You can add a new row to a table by clicking into the last cell and clicking the Tab key.
	You can format a table's borders and shading. Simply right click anywhere in the table and click on Borders and Shading. Here, you can make an invisible table by choosing None in the Borders tab. You can also make thick, colored borders. Click into the Shading tab and choose a fill color for your table or individual cells. The design options are plentiful.
	Choose a preformatted table if you like. With the insertion point anywhere in the table, click on Table, then click Table AutoFormat. Select a format from the list.

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