Course overview
At the end of the module, you will be able to:
• Create various tables within Word documents using the insert table button and the draw table tool to investigate the most effective way to create a table for both formal column/row layout and informal table designs
• Edit existing tables controlling the layout and navigating the table to present the content in a clear and concise format
• Apply table formatting features using the toolbar, menu and table autoformat to enhance the table layout and display the content effectively
• Use borders and shading to change the line style, colour and shading of column headings to self drawn tables and selected cells in a table created using the insert table button
• Choose appropriate properties for a large table in a Word document to allow repeating header rows and for rows to break across pages to better display the table's contents
• Identify table shortcuts and techniques to create complex tables and apply desired formatting ensuring a professional presentation, first time

Who should attend
Delegates should feel confident in the topics covered in the Microsoft Word Creating and Editing module.

Course contents
Creating tables
What is a table?
Converting text to a table
Converting table to text
Inserting a table
Drawing a table
Editing tables
Navigating a table
Typing text in a table
Selection shortcuts
Inserting and deleting cells, rows and columns
Moving and copying cells, rows and columns
Splitting and joining tables
Formatting tables
Formatting text within the table, e.g. bold, centre
Using the Table menu and Tables and Borders toolbar
Resizing cells, column widths and row heights
Merging and splitting cells
Cell alignment and text direction
Table AutoFormats
Borders and shading
Borders vs gridlines
Applying borders
Setting line style, width and colour
Applying shading
Table properties
Table alignment and text wrapping
Repeating header rows
Allowing row to break across pages
Using best practice
Understanding the best techniques for creating complicated tables
Understanding and resolving common table formatting issues

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