Lecture8

3.4 Objects
3.4.1 Tables
What are Tables?
• This feature enables you to create tables in order to organise items in
columns and rows, instead of calculating tab settings. In many cases it is
better to organise your data within a table rather than using tab stops. The
advantage of using a table is that text will flow from one line to the next
within the table. Tables are much more flexible than Word columns, they are
easier to manipulate and are correctly displayed on-screen in Normal view
(unlike columns).
3.4.1.1 Create a table ready for text insertion.
To create a table using the Insert Table icon
• The quickest way to create a table is to use the Insert Table icon on the
Standard toolbar.
• Place the insertion point where you want the table to be inserted.
• Click on the Insert Table icon and drag the mouse over the grid to select
the number of rows and columns you require.
Entering data into a table
• Click on any cell and insert text. To move from cell to cell use the Tab key.
3.4.1.2 Insert, edit data in a table.
To insert data into a table
• Click within the cell where you wish to enter your data, and start typing.
Press the Tab key to move to the next cell within the table.