With tables, you can present information in rows and columns so that content is easier to understand. Use tables to organize anything from story elements or project details to lab results.
Add a table. Click Table in the toolbar.
Choose a style. Use the arrows to browse through the preset table styles, then click one to add a table to the page.
Enter text or numbers. Click a cell, then type. Use the Tab or arrow keys to move from cell to cell.
Add or remove rows and columns. Click the Add Row button or Add Column button .
Sort the table. Move the pointer over the letter above the column you want to use to sort the table. Click the arrow that appears and choose a sorting option.
Resize. Select the table and drag one of the handles at the edges to make it larger or smaller.
Organize detailed bits of information in tables for presentations. Use header rows or columns for main categories, then add supporting information to the body of the table.
Outline individual roles and responsibilities for a group project using a table. Create a column for each role, then list responsibilities, materials, and important due dates in the rows below.
You can add images to table cells to enhance clarity and meaning. Try adding a column to a table, then adding images that complement the text in each row.
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