A table is a convenient way to provide information, whether it is a list of goods sold, a schedule or a monthly report. And you can create a table using the Word text editor, which makes it possible to draw a table manually or insert an express table using the samples available in the program.
Creating a table in Microsoft Word
To add a table to a text document, you can use the Table tool located in the Insert tab. However, it allows you to create up to 10 rows and 8 columns.
A small table can be created using the "Draw a table" function in the same tab. Having selected this tool, you first need to select the area where the table will be located, and then add the required number of cells.
To create large tables, it is best to use the Insert Table tool, which allows you to set the necessary parameters. In addition, in the "Insert" tab, it is possible to add an Excel table or express table.
Working with tables in Word
If necessary, table elements, such as rows and columns, can be added or deleted. To do this, click on the “Layout” item and click on the desired command. You can also change table elements using the context menu.
To change the width of a line, you can place the cursor on it and drag up or down with the mouse button pressed. If there is a need to create a row of a certain height, then you should select "Table Properties" in the "Layout" or context menu. Columns can be aligned in the same way as rows.
Using the “Designer” item on the top panel, you can change the style of the table.
How to remove a table in Word
There are several methods to completely remove a table from a document:
- Click on the icon in the corner of the table, click on the "Delete" button in the menu, and then click on the "Delete table" line.
- Select the table, go to the “Layout” item on the top toolbar and select the “Delete” button, and then “Delete the table”.
- After selecting the table, call the menu with the right mouse button and click "Delete table".
- Cut the selected item using the context menu, the combination of Ctrl + X or the “Cut” button in the “Home” tab.
How to remove the table in the "Word", while maintaining the text? To do this, go to "Layout" - "Data" and click on the line "Convert to text." In the menu that appears, enter the character that will be added between the words in different cells. To replace a character with spaces, you can use the combination Ctrl + H, select the “Replace” tab, enter the desired character in the “Find” field, then put a space in the “Replace with” field and click “Replace All”.