Step 2: Draw a Table

Click the Table Frame Tool icon that appears on the toolbar. Notice that your cursor changes from an arrow to a frame drawing tool (in the same manner as when you created a text or WordArt box). Click and draw a rectangle where you want your table to appear (in this case, draw a rectangle that fills the upper third of the document window - be sure to stay within the margins!). 

 

 

 

Step 3: Enter Rows & Columns

You will be prompted to enter the number of rows and columns you want for your table. For this example, you want to create a table that has 5 rows and 4 columns. Click the down arrow after rows until you reach 5. Click the down arrow after columns until you reach 4. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4: Determine Table Format

You will need to select the format you want to use for your table. Click each format shown to see how they will appear. For this example, click List6 as your choice. Click OK to create the table. Press F9 to zoom in to the table. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 5: Enter Table Text

The text for row 1 is as follows (the dashes separate the entries): Name - Hobby Enjoyed the Most - Favourite Vacation Destination - Favourite Restaurant. In the cells that appear in rows 2 through 5, enter information for four people you know. 

 

 

 

 

Step 6: Save the Table

Save the file that contains the table by clicking File, Save As, typing the filename MyTable1 and clicking Save. If you are planning to continue, leave the file open on your screen.