1. Tables
A table is an excellent way to organize information.

2. What is a table? Consists of rows and columns Used to organize data
Intersection of row and column = cell
Used to organize data
Create an empty table and then fill in the boxes, called cells
Click Insert tab, Click Table drop-down arrow
Choose columns and rows to generate table
A table consists of horizontal rows and vertical columns. The intersection of a column and a row is a cell. There are several ways to create a table in Microsoft Word. One methods is shown in the slide.

3. Ways to move around a table
Tab moves forward from cell to cell.
Shift + Tab moves back to previous cell.
Up or down arrow keys move you up or down a column.
Left and right arrow keys move the insertion point one character at a time within a cell.
Use the Tab key to move forward in the table. To go backwards in the table, hold and Shift key and press Tab. You may also use the mouse to move in the table.

4. Convert Existing Text to Table
Text must be marked using separator characters (usually tabs or commas) that separate the text in each line.
Word adjusts the column widths as it converts the text.
You may create a table from text. Separators such as commas or tabs are needed between columns. Choose one kind of separator. Select the text and click on the Insert tab. Look for the option that allows you to create a table from text.

5. Formatting Tools Shade cells Format table borders and grid Align text
Numbers are usually aligned at the right
Headings are usually centered
Regular text is usually aligned at the left
Center the table between the document margins
You may format cells in a table or an entire table in different ways. Alignment is one way. Text in a cell may be aligned horizontally or vertically. The entire table may also be aligned horizontally.

6. Remove Borders Select table by clicking on outside border
Click on Border Tool
Choose No Border
You can remove borders from a table.

7. Applying Designs Contextual tabs appear when you work in tables.
One relates to design
One relates to table layout
When you work in a table, additional contextual tabs appear on the Ribbon to provide you with more options. One concerns the appearance—it is possible to apply designs to the table. The other tab has to do with the structure of a table. When you have time, play with the table tabs and see what you can do. You can even draw a table from scratch.