Insert table in Word

There are many ways to include a table in your Word document. You can choose already prepared table templates or use the table menu to manually determine the number of rows and columns. For example, schedule tables, data tables or periodic tables can be arranged in a coherent manner.

The "Table" command in Word

To insert tables of various sizes in Word, you only need a few clicks:

1. After you have marked the position in the document where the table is to be inserted, go to the "Insert" button in the menu and then click on "Table".
2. A box preview opens in which you can now individually determine the number of rows and columns in your table by dragging. The colored boxes reflect the height and width of the table. With one click you confirm everything and your table is created.

The command "Insert table ..." in Word

If you want to manually determine the number of rows and columns in your table, you can do this as follows:

1. Go to the "Insert" button in the menu and now to "Table".
2. A new box opens in which you select "Insert table ..." and use the number pad to enter the desired values ​​for columns and rows. With a click on "OK" your information will be accepted.

Use spreadsheet templates in Word

"Quick tables" are already pre-formatted calendar tables and double tables, which can be immediately adopted in your document, but the content can still be changed.

1. As explained in paragraph 1, click on the "Insert" button and then on "Table".
2. Now select "Quick Tables", where you can choose between different suggestions - eg calendar sheets or matrices. Confirm your choice with one click and the table will be inserted into the Word document.

The instructions and all screenshots refer to Microsoft Word 2010.