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TABLES
A table is a grid of boxes framed by horizontally-aligned rows and vertically-aligned columns that help to
organize data. The rectangular area formed by the intersection of a column and a row is called a cell. The
contents of table are entered in the cells. To insert a table in a document:
Step 1: Position the insertion point where the table has to be inserted.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Table’ drop-down button from the standard toolbar.
Step 3: Click and hover the mouse pointer across the grid to select the desired number of columns and rows.
Release the mouse button. The table will be created.
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Working in Table
In a table, contents are entered in the cells. To type the contents, the cursor can be placed in the cells by
clicking inside or can be placed by moving the cursor with the help of shortcut with the following key
combinations:
To Move Key Combination
One cell Left Shift + Tab Or Left Arrow
One cell Up Up Arrow
One cell Right Tab Or Right Arrow
One cell Down Down Arrow
First cell in the Table Ctrl + Home
To insert a column before or after a column in a table:
Step 1: Right-click on the column before/after where a new column is to be inserted.
Step 2: A pop-up menu appears on the screen. Hover over the ‘Column’ option.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Insert’ option.
Step 4: Assign the number of columns and also set the position to ‘Before’ or ‘After’.
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