Course overview
At the end of the module, you will be able to:
• Create tables in Word documents using various tools 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 tables and selected cells in a table
• Change properties for a large table to repeat header rows at the top of each page and ensure rows are not split across pages, to improve the display the tables 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 Getting Started module.

Course contents
Creating tables
What is a table?
Converting text to a table
Converting table to text
Inserting 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
Resizing cells, column widths and row heights
Merging and splitting cells
Changing cell alignment and text direction
Table Styles

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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