Working with tables

Rows and columns can be added to or deleted from tables that have been inserted into a document. Attributes such as size, shape, and color of cells and borders can be modified.

Create a table

To create a table:

1. Do one of the following.
   • Click the Table  icon on the toolbar.
   • Click Insert-Table.
2. Drag as many rows and columns as you want in the grid pattern of the Insert Table dialog box.
3. Click Insert.

Edit Table

Select a table/cell

1. Position the mouse pointer on a table or cell to select.
2. Right-click the context menu and do one of the following.
   • To select a table, click Select Table-Select Table.
   • To select a cell, click Select Table-Select Cell.

Add rows/columns to a table

1. Position the mouse pointer on a cell where you want to add rows/columns.
2. Click Insert Row Above, Insert Row Below, Insert Column to Right, or Insert Column to Left icon on the Table task pane.

Delete rows/columns from a table

1. Position the mouse pointer on a cell where you want to delete rows/columns.
2. Click the Delete Row or Delete Column icon on the Table task pane.

Apply Table Background/Border

• To apply a background color to a table, go to Background and Border on the Table task pane, set Target as Table and then select the desired background color.
• To apply a background color to a cell, go to Background and Border on the Table task pane, set Target as Cell and then select the desired background color.
• To apply a border to a table, go to Background and Border on the Table task pane, set Target as Table and then select the desired border color, style, width, and location.