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TABLES IN POWERPOINT
A table is an arrangement of text in the form of columns and rows. It can be very
useful in organising, and analysing the data. A table consists of vertical columns
and horizontal rows.
The intersection of a row and a column in a table is called a cell. The cells of a table
can contain images, text, drawings, cliparts, etc.
Inserting a Table
Similar to Word, PowerPoint also allows you to add a table. Follow the given steps
to insert a table on a slide:
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Step 1: Create a new presentation or
open an existing presentation
and select the slide on which
you want to insert a table.
Step 2: Click on Table command 3
from the Tables group under
the Insert tab. A drop-down
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menu appears.
Step 3: Hover the mouse over the Inserting table
square boxes, select the desired number of rows and columns. Click on the
last box up to which you want to insert the table. The table with selected
rows and columns will be inserted on the current slide.
Inserting Table Using Insert Table Option
Perform the given steps to add a table using the Insert Table option:
Step 1: Click on the Table option under the Tables group of the Insert tab.
Step 2: Select the Insert Table option. The Insert Table dialog box appears.
Step 3: Type the number of columns and rows you want to insert in the table.
Step 4: Click on OK button. The table will be inserted on the current slide.
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