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When you want to display data in rows and columns, add a table to your document.

Add a table in Word, PowerPoint, or Outlook

  1. Select where you want to add a table in your file.

  2. Select Insert > Table.

  3. Hover over the boxes in the grid until you get the number of rows and columns you want.

  4. Select the boxes to insert the table.

Add a table in Excel

  1. Select the cells you want to include in your table.

  2. Select Insert > Table.

  3. Select OK.

Format or add a table style

  1. Select the table.

  2. Use the Mini Toolbar to format your table, or select Design and choose a Table Style from the gallery that opens.

  3. Select More for more options to choose from.

Add text to a table

  • To add text to a cell, select it and enter some text.

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