Notes on Google Docs and Tables
What is Google Docs?
- Google Docs is a free, online word processor developed by
Google.
- It allows you to create, edit, and share documents online.
- You can work from any device with an internet connection.
- It supports real-time collaboration – many people can work on
the same document together.
- Documents are automatically saved in Google Drive, so there
is no fear of losing work.
Tables in Google Docs
Tables are used to organize information in rows and columns
inside a document.
1. Creating a Table
- Go to Insert → Table.
- Select the number of rows and columns you need by
dragging the mouse.
- A blank table will appear in your document.
2. Entering Data in a Table
- Click inside a cell (the small box in the table).
- Type the text, numbers, or information you want to enter.
- Press Tab to move to the next cell, or Enter to start a new line
inside a cell.
3. Editing a Table
- Add/Remove Rows or Columns:
• Right-click inside the table → Choose 'Insert row/column' or
'Delete row/column'.
- Resize Cells:
• Drag the borders of rows or columns to make them bigger
or smaller.
- Merge Cells:
• Select two or more cells → Right-click → Choose 'Merge
cells'.
4. Formatting a Table
- Change Border Style/Color: Select the table → Use the
Border toolbar to change thickness, color, or style.
- Background Color: Highlight cells → Use the Fill color tool to
apply shading.
- Text Formatting: You can bold, italic, underline, change font
or size of text inside the table just like normal text.
- Alignment: Adjust text alignment (left, center, right, top,
middle, bottom).
Why Use Tables in Google Docs?
- To organize data neatly.
- To compare information easily.
- To make documents more professional and structured.
Example Table
Name Subject Marks
Amit Maths 85
Sara Science 90
