A table is a fundamental way for organizing
information into rows and columns. Creating tables is one of the
unique functions of a computer. Microsoft Word is an excellent
tool for designing, formatting and using tables and lists. Many of
the demonstrations in this lesson echo the same commands and options
that you can find in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. Tables
are interchangeable: you can use a table in Excel for a Mail
Merge or link that information to Access.
This lesson begins with ancient technology: Tabs.
Typewriters used Tabs to create lists and columns. Very quickly you
will see the limitations of using Tabs. All digital data can be
recycled, so the lesson demonstrates how to Convert the Text
(and all of the Tabs) to a Table. The key to working with Tables is to watch the
commands on the Ribbons.
Please start Microsoft Word. What do you see, from the top of the screen? Is there a Title Bar that says Microsoft Word? Yes.
If your screen looks similar to the example on this page, then you are ready to get started. |
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