Fixed column width can be set to Auto or a specific width between 1/100 inch and twenty-two inches using the increment arrows.

Enter the number of rows and columns in the Insert Table dialog box.

Select Insert Table from the drop-down menu.

Select the Table button in the Tables group (see figure 2).

Select the Insert tab in the ribbon (see figure 1).

This method provides advanced sizing options. Method 2: Create a Table from the Table Dialog Box

Click the selected (orange) part of the grid or press Enter on your keyboard to insert the table.

Move your pointer across and down the grid to select the number of cells (organized as rows and columns) needed in your table.

Select the Table button in the Tables group.

Place your cursor where you want to insert the table.

This method is appropriate for most users who want to create a basic table for general use. The Design and Layout tabs are only visible after you have clicked inside of a table, and appear at the top of the screen on the ribbon.Method 1: Create a Table from the Table Menu You will need to know where the Design and Layout Table Tools contextual tabs are when working on the design and structural layout of a table. Top of Page About the Table Tools contextual tabs To add a column to the right of the cell, click Insert Right in the Rows and Columns group. To add a column to the left of the cell, click Insert Left in the Rows and Columns group. Under Table Tools, on the Layout tab, do one of the following: Top of Page Add a column to the left or rightĬlick in a cell to the left or right of where you want to add a column. For example, to insert two rows above a row, first select two rows in your table and then click Insert Above. Tip: To insert more than one row (or column) at the same time, select as many rows or columns as you want to add before you click the insert control.

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