As in the "Word" create tables (instruction)

The table in "Word 2007" is created very simply. But many novice users are afraid when it comes to tables. Let's figure out what we can do with them step-by-step. After reading the article, you will be a master in the work and design of the tables.

The main thing is to learn how to format and format them, and not just create them. Often, information is easier to perceive when it is presented in a user-friendly form. Consider everything in stages.

How to create tables in Word

First, open the Word editor. At the top of the panel is the "Insert" tab (Insert in English versions).

There is a "Table" button. You need to click on it, and then a special menu will appear where you can do the following:

• Insert a table;
• Draw a table;
• Insert an express table;
• Insert an Excel spreadsheet;
• Convert table.

You can insert a table in several ways. For example, the easiest way is to select the required number of rows and columns in a special panel. You can do it like this.

How to create tables in other ways in Word? You can click on another row in the "Insert Table" menu. As a result, you will open a special window with the settings of the table.

Here you can specify the number of columns and the number of rows. You can also specify the width of the columns. Enter all that you need, and then click on the "Ok" button.

How to draw a table

In addition, you can draw a table. This is the next line in the menu after inserting the table.

Clicking on this item, you will have a tool brush, which you can draw the tables. But this method is usually not used, because there it is easy to get confused. It is much more efficient to insert as described above.

Express-table

How to create tables with predefined templates in Word? Quite simply. You need to click on the menu item "Express-tables". After that, you will see a whole list of templates.

You can choose any option that you need and like more.

How to merge cells in Word?

When designing tables, you often have to combine cells. For example, when creating a header. It is quite easy to do this. Select several cells and press the right mouse button.

And after that, the selected cells become one. Such actions can be done as many times as necessary, until there is only one cell left in the table.

You can combine both vertically and horizontally.

Insert Excel spreadsheet

In the menu there is an item "Excel table". Click there.

As soon as you press it, you will have a ready-made format table in the usual "Excel". Moreover, there will be the same sheets as in the Microsoft Excel editor.

You can work there the same way as in your native editor. The right click will call the menu not "Vorda", but "Exel".

You will work in Excel while being in the Word editor. It is very convenient. After all, he is for this purpose.

Adding Rows and Columns

If you want to enlarge your table, you need to mark a cell with the cursor and call the menu with the right mouse button. There is a special "insert" item. Clicking on it, you will open an additional window with other operations.

The menu is very simple, each item speaks for itself. Here everyone can understand.

Formatting a spreadsheet

Tables are recommended to make out so that other people can read information without effort and discomfort. First you can make a hat of a different color. To do this, select the first line and right click with the mouse.

There is a point "Border" and "Pouring". Click there. You will see the following window.

Initially, you will open the "Fields" tab. You need to go to the "Paper Source" tab. There is a point "Pouring". Choose any color you want and click on "Ok".

But you can fill the cap in another simpler way. At the top of the panel is a button with a bucket for filling.

You can choose any color. There is a ready-made set of palette with different shades. If none is suitable, then you can choose any other by clicking on the "Other Colors" button.

How to create tables with ready-made design in Word? To do this, on the top panel, go to the "Designer" tab. It is important that you are at that moment in the table.

As a result, you will see a large number of pre-prepared design options. You can use any. To get acquainted, you can move the cursor on these templates, but do not click on them. The table will be converted, but the changes will not take effect until you click on the selected option.

If you are thinking how to split a table in Word, then it's very simple. Rise to the desired line and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter. And it will be divided into 2 parts.

Moving a table

Many are wondering how to move the table in the "Word". Moving it is very simple. Stand on any table. You will have a "cross" in the upper left corner. Click on it and do not let go. Then move the mouse cursor of this table to any place you need.

Note that when you click on this icon, you have a fully allocated table. It can be moved in another way. It is enough to press Ctrl + X on the keyboard (you will cut the contents) and press Ctrl + V in the desired position.

As a result, all rows and columns will be in the right place.