Creating Tables

Tips, Tricks, and Answers

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Creating a Table that has Specific Column Widths
If you have a table that has some very specific column width needs, here's an easy way to define that table setup. All you need to do is set the wider columns, and then use the Split Cells function to create the rest.

Drawing Tables
Word 2007 provides several ways that you can insert tables into your document. One of the more esoteric ways of creating a table is to simply draw the table on-screen. This tip explains how you can do just that.

Single-Step Table Creation
Want to easily add a table to your document simply by typing a few keystrokes? Here's how you can do it in one easy step.