Inserting text and content into a Table.

To begin adding text to a table, click your cursor in the cell where you want the text to be placed. Begin typing (or paste text from another source) into the cell. To move from one cell to another, hit the “Tab” button on your keyboard, and continue typing in the cell as needed. You can format the text within the cell using the Formatting toolbar, just as you would edit any other text in Word.

Inserting an image in a Table.

Place your cursor into the cell where you wish to insert an image. Then, go to the menu bar, and select Insert >> Picture, and then choose from “Clip Art” or “From File.” Locate a picture, and click on “Insert” to put the image into a cell.

Modifying a Table.

Not only can you edit your table using the Tables and Borders toolbar, but you can also use your mouse to physically alter a table.

Move a Table.

To move an entire table to a new location in your document, move your cursor over the table until you see the icon that appears in the upper left-hand corner of the table, shaped like a square with crosshair arrows inside.

When you see this appear, click on it. You will see that it selects the entire table. With the table selected, you can drag it to any new place in your document.

Change Row/Column heights/widths.

If you need to increase or decrease the height or width of a row or column, you can do so by clicking and dragging the borders of rows or columns. Drag the borders until you create the desired amount of space between rows or columns.

Table Properties.

At any time, you are free to change the properties of your table. Right-click inside of any table and select “Table Properties.”

A new window with four tabs will appear. Within these tabs, you can adjust every minor detail about the table including alignment, spacing, text wrapping, etc.