How to use table in MS Word

 Using tables in Microsoft Word is a great way to organize and present data in a structured manner. Here's how to create and work with tables in MS Word:

Inserting a Table:

1. Place your cursor where you want to insert the table in your document.

2. Go to the "Insert" tab in the Ribbon.

3. In the "Tables" group, click the "Table" button. A grid will appear, allowing you to specify the number of rows and columns for your table.

4. Click and drag to select the desired number of rows and columns. Alternatively, you can click the "Insert Table..." option to open a dialog box where you can enter the exact number of rows and columns.

Navigating and Selecting Cells:

• Use the Tab key to move from one cell to the next. Use Shift + Tab to move in the opposite direction.
• Click and drag to select multiple cells.
• Click in a cell to place your cursor there.

Formatting a Table:

1. With the table selected, the "Table Tools" contextual tab will appear in the Ribbon.

2. Use the options in the "Design" tab under "Table Tools" to apply table styles, change the color scheme, and add header rows or the total row.

3. Use the options in the "Layout" tab under "Table Tools" to control the overall structure of the table, such as merging cells, adjusting row height, and changing column width.

Adding and Deleting Rows and Columns:

1. Right-click on a cell to open a context menu.

2. From the context menu, you can insert rows or columns above or below the current row/column, or you can delete the row/column.

Merging and Splitting Cells:

1. Select the cells you want to merge or split.

2. Right-click to open the context menu, and choose "Merge Cells" to combine selected cells into a larger cell. Use "Split Cells" to divide a cell into multiple cells.

Aligning Text in Cells:

1. Select the cells where you want to adjust text alignment.

2. Use the alignment options in the "Paragraph" group on the "Home" tab to align text horizontally (left, center, right) and vertically (top, middle, bottom) within the cells.

Adding Content to Cells:

1. Click in the cell where you want to add content.

2. Type or paste your content. You can add text, images, and other elements to the cells.

Formatting Cell Borders and Shading:

1. Select the cells you want to format.

2. Use the "Borders" button in the "Table Tools" "Design" tab to apply border styles. Use the "Shading" button to add background color to the selected cells.

Resizing Rows and Columns:

1. Hover over the boundary between two rows or columns until the cursor changes to a double-headed arrow.

2. Click and drag to adjust the height of rows or the width of columns.

Tables in Microsoft Word are versatile and can be customized to suit various needs, from organizing simple data to creating complex layouts. Experiment with different formatting options to achieve the desired appearance for your table.