Word 2007: Inserting tables
In Microsoft Office Word 2007, you can insert a table by choosing a template from a selection of preformatted tables — complete with sample data — or by selecting the number of rows and columns that you want.
- Inserting a table template
- Inserting a table by selecting the number of rows and columns
- Inserting a table with the Insert Table command
Inserting a table template
You can use table templates to insert a table that is based on a gallery of preformatted tables. Table templates contain sample data to help you visualize what the table will look like when you add your data.
- Click where you want to insert a table.
- On the Insert tab, in the Tables group, click Table, point to Quick Tables, and then click the template that you want.
- Replace the data in the template with the data that you want.
Inserting a table by selecting the number of rows and columns
- Click where you want to insert a table.
- On the Insert tab, in the Tables group, click Table, and then, under Insert Table, drag to select the number of rows and columns that you want.
Inserting a table with the Insert Table command
You can use the Insert Table command to choose the table dimensions and format before you insert the table into a document.
- Click where you want to insert a table.
- On the Insert tab, in the Tables group, click Table, and then click Insert Table.
- Under Table size, enter the number of columns and rows.
- Under AutoFit behavior, choose options to adjust the table size.
