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The document provides an overview of how to create and format tables in Microsoft Word, including inserting tables, working with content, and applying styles. It outlines steps for merging and splitting cells, as well as alignment options. A practice task is included to reinforce the concepts learned.

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The document provides an overview of how to create and format tables in Microsoft Word, including inserting tables, working with content, and applying styles. It outlines steps for merging and splitting cells, as well as alignment options. A practice task is included to reinforce the concepts learned.

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Introduction – Tables
 What is a table?
A table organizes data into rows and columns.

 Tables are useful for:

 Schedules, lists, forms, comparisons, and more.

 Easy to insert and customize in Microsoft Word.

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How to Insert a Table
 Go to Insert tab → Click on Table icon.

 Select the number of rows and columns (e.g., 3x3).

 You can also choose:

 Insert Table for custom size.

 Draw Table to manually create rows/columns.

 Try: Insert > Table > 4x2

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Working with Table Content
 Click inside a cell to type text.

 Use Tab key to move to the next cell.

 Press Enter for a new line inside a cell.

 To add or remove:

 Right-click > Insert → Row/Column options.

 Use Layout tab under Table Tools.

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Table Formatting
 Select your table, go to the Table Design tab.

 Options include:

 Borders and Shading: Add lines or color to cells.

 Cell Color Fill: Use bucket tool 🎨.

 Border Styles: Change line type or thickness.

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Table Styles
 Select the table → Go to Table Design tab.

 Choose from pre-set Table Styles (like Grid, List,


Colorful, etc.).

 You can also:

 Check or uncheck options like Header Row, Banded


Rows, First Column for special formatting.

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Alignment Options in Tables
 Use Layout tab → Alignment group.

 Align content:

 Top, Middle, or Bottom

 Left, Center, or Right

 Click inside the cell, then select the alignment button.

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Merge and Split Cells
 Merge Cells:

 Select multiple cells → Right-click → Merge Cells

 Useful for making titles or headings across columns.

 Split Cells:

 Select a cell → Right-click → Split Cells

 Choose how many rows/columns you want to split into.

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Practice Task
 Create a 4x3 table.

 Merge the top row for a heading.

 Fill in sample data like a class schedule.

 Apply a Table Style.

 Center-align the heading and shade the header row.

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