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MSWord2016 Tables

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to create and manipulate tables in Microsoft Word 2016. It covers inserting tables, adjusting column sizes, merging cells, inserting rows or columns, splitting cells, and adding shading or color. The instructions are designed to help users effectively organize and present information using tables.

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MSWord2016 Tables

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to create and manipulate tables in Microsoft Word 2016. It covers inserting tables, adjusting column sizes, merging cells, inserting rows or columns, splitting cells, and adding shading or color. The instructions are designed to help users effectively organize and present information using tables.

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How to create a table using Microsoft Word 2016

Tables are often used to organise and present information, and can be used to create interesting
page layouts. Cell

A table is made up of rows and columns of cells that you


can fill with text and graphics.
Column

Row

 Click on Start, Microsoft Office 2016, Word 2016


 If you need a heading for the table do this first, as this is often the easiest way
 Next click on the Insert tab and choose Table
 Select the number of rows and columns you require by dragging your mouse over the table
grid. An empty table will appear on your screen ready for you to enter information.

To change the size of columns


 First click in the column
 On the ruler line at the top you will see a grey square (as shown)
 With the double arrow drag with the mouse button, to make the column wider or narrower
 An alternative way to change the column width is by moving your mouse over the line to
the right of the column. With the double arrow drag the line with the left-hand mouse button

To merge cells
In the table shown overleaf the top row has been merged to create a heading
 Highlight the cells you want to merge
 Click on the Layout tab and choose Merge Cells

Merge Cells

Please Turn Over


To merge cells - continued

Year 5 Exam Results

Lines erased from Name Maths English History


this section of the
table Sally

Andrew

Molly

To insert a row or column


 Select the area where you want to insert a row or column
 Click on the Layout tab
 Rows – Click on either Insert Above or Insert Below
 Columns – Click on either Insert Left or Insert Right

Insert Rows Insert Columns


To split cells
In the table shown below the English column has been split into 2 parts
 Select the cell you want to split
 Click on the Layout tab and choose Split Cells

Year 5 Exam Results


Split Cells
Name Maths English History

Paper Paper
1 2
Sally

Andrew

Molly

To add shading or colour


 Select the area that you want to shade
 Click on the Design tab and choose Shading
 Choose from the Theme Colors or Standard Colors

Crib Sheet No. 22 October 2017

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