The table in Word 2007 is very simple to create. But many novice users are scared when it comes to tables. Let's take a step-by-step look at what you can do with them. After reading the article, you will be a master at work and table design.
The main thing is to learn how to format and format them, and not just create them. Information is often perceived more easily when presented in a user-friendly way. Let's consider everything step by step.
How to create tables in Word
To get started, open the Word editor. At the top of the panel there is a tab "Insert" (Insert in versions in English).
There is a button "Table". 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 format table;
- convert table.
There are many ways to insert a table. For example, the simplest is to select the desired number of rows and columns in a special panel. You can do it like this.
How to create tables in Word in other ways? You can also click on the line in the menu "Insert Table" / Insert Table. As a result, a special window with the table settings will open.
Here you can specify the number of columns and the number of rows. You can also specify the column width size . Enter everything 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.
By clicking on this item, you will see a brush tool with which you can draw tables. But this method is usually not used, since 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? Pretty simple. 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 making tables, you often have to combine cells. For example, when creating a header. This is pretty easy to do. Select several cells and press the right mouse button.
And after that, the selected cells will become one. Such actions can be done as many times as you like, until there is only one cell in the table.
You can combine both vertically and horizontally.
Insert Excel format table
There is an item "Excel spreadsheet" in the menu. Click there.
As soon as you click there, you will have a ready-made format table in the familiar Excel. Moreover, there will be the same sheets as in the Microsoft Excel editor.
You can work there in the same way as in the native editor. Right-clicking will bring up the Excel menu, not Excel.
You will work in Excel while being in the Word editor. It is very comfortable. After all, it is intended for this.
Adding Rows and Columns
If you want to enlarge your table, you need to mark a cell with the cursor and call up the menu with the right mouse button. There is a special item "insert". By clicking on it, you will open another additional window with other operations.
The menu is very simple, each item speaks for itself. Everyone can figure it out here.
Table formatting
Tables are recommended to be designed so that other people can read information without effort and discomfort. For starters, you can make a hat of a different color. To do this, select the first line and make a right click with the mouse.
There is a point "Border" and "Fill". Click there. You will see the following window.
Initially, you will have the "Fields" tab open. You need to go to the "Paper Source" tab. There is a "Fill" item. Choose any color you need and click on "OK."
But you can fill the cap in another simpler way. At the top of the panel there is a button with a bucket for filling.
You can choose any color. There is a ready-made set of palettes with different shades. If none is suitable, then you can choose any other one by clicking on the "Other colors" button.
How to create tables with ready-made layout in Word? To do this, go to the "Designer" tab on the top panel. It is important that you are in the table at that moment.
As a result of this, you will see a large number of pre-prepared design options. You can use any. For acquaintance it is possible to carry out the cursor on these patterns, but not to 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 is very simple. Stand on the desired line and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter. And it will be divided into 2 parts.
Moving table
Many people wonder how to transfer a table to Word. Moving it is very simple. Stand on any table. You will see a "cross" in the upper left corner. Click on it and do not let go. Then move the mouse cursor to this table in any place you need.
Please note that when you click on this icon your table is completely highlighted. It can be moved in another way. Just press Ctrl + X on the keyboard (you cut the contents) and press Ctrl + V in the desired position.
As a result, all rows and columns will be in the right place.