Chapter: 03. Word Processor Tabular Representation
Move the mouse pointer to the top edge of the first cell in the column until it becomes a black down-pointing arrow, then click to select the entire column.
The initial step is to open Word, click on the Insert tab, and then click on the Table command in the Tables group.
Borders and Shading are used to enhance the visual appeal and readability of a table by adding lines around cells and applying background colors to specific areas.
The “Split Cells” dialog box allows you to specify the number of rows and columns into which a selected single cell should be divided.
When ready to resize, the mouse pointer converts into a two-headed diagonal cross arrow over the Table Resize Handle.
To move a table, place the mouse pointer over it until the Table Move Handle appears in the top-left corner, then click and drag the handle to relocate the table.
Select the desired cell(s), click on the Layout tab, and then choose the “Align Center” option from the Alignment group.
Click on the column, go to the Layout tab, and then specify the desired width in the Table Column Width spin box under the Cell Size group.
Table Styles are found under the Design tab of Table Tools, and their main advantage is that they allow you to quickly apply a consistent, professional-looking design to the entire table with a single click.
The “AutoFit Contents” option automatically adjusts the width of columns to fit the content within them, optimizing space and ensuring visibility of all data.
Move the mouse pointer to the left edge of the first cell in the row until it becomes a black right-pointing arrow, then drag over the row elements to select it.
When you merge cells, two or more selected cells in the same row or column are combined to form a single, larger cell.
A table is a grid-like arrangement of text or data organized into vertical columns and horizontal rows.
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