Word 2010 - Tables

WRD-10-08

Duration

2 hours

Who should attend?

The module will suit all users who need to incorporate tables in documents.

Pre-requisites

No previous knowledge of tables is required.

Objectives

You will learn how to: Create and format tables. Place tables in a document. Insert rows and columns. Reposition rows and columns. Enhance tables using borders and shading.

Course Content

Create a table

Create a table using the menu option and toolbar shortcuts.

Modify the table layout

Distribute cells evenly horizontally and vertically. Merge (join) cells vertically and horizontally. Enhance the table by applying borders and shading. View or hide table gridlines.

Text alignment

Align and rotate text within table cells. Use tabs within a table. Select and move text within a table.

Columns and rows

Change the width of columns and the height of rows. Insert columns and rows at the end of the table and within the table. Delete cells, columns or rows. Move or copy rows and columns within the table. Set table heading row(s).

Table shortcut keys

Navigate the table using keyboard shortcuts. Use keyboard keystrokes for altering column widths.

Sort table data

Sort data held in a table in ascending or descending order.

Convert table

Convert a table to tabbed text and vice versa.

Graphics

Insert graphics in tables. Wrap text around graphics.