Tables are usually used to simplify the presentation of complicated information. Tabulated information is always presented in a classified structure to insure better readability. “Bells & Whistles” such as outside and cell borders, color, graphics, alternative text, video and sound may be added to tables to enhance the readability and usage. It is recommended however that the “Bell & Whistle” elements be kept simple and straight forward, and satisfy the intended needs for being included in the presentation.

Use the Insert drop down menu to create a new table on a slide. A created table may be customized or edited using procedures accessible from 1) the Table drop down menu, 2) the Pop-up Tool Bar and 3) the Format Table Dialog Box. The table must be in the select highlight mode (non-printable borders showing) prior to accessing the Table drop down menu or Tools and Borders pop-up tool bar. Click on the table to place it in select highlight mode.

Creating Tables

1. The Drawing Toolbar should be displayed in the bottom left corner of the window.
2. Click on Table located on the Insert drop down menu. A dialog box will be displayed prompting you to enter the number of columns and rows to be created in the table.
   
   Enter the number of columns and rows to be created in the table and click the button. The table will be created and displayed on the slide along with the Tools and Borders pop-up tool bar.
   

Customizing and Editing Tables

The Tools and Borders Pop-up Tool Bar

Use the Tools and Borders pop-up tool bar buttons to assist in doing the following:

The Table Drop-down Menu

Use the Table Drop-down Menu to assist in doing the following:

• Insert Columns and Rows
• Insert Imbedded Table(s)
• Delete Columns, Rows and or Table
• Create Borders and Fills
• Select Column, Table and or Row
• Split or Merge Cells

1. Click on the located next to Table on the Tools and Borders Pop-up Tool Bar to gainaccess to the Table Drop-down Menu.
   
2. Select the desired procedure by clicking on it.

Use the Format Table dialog box to assist in doing the following procedures:

• Create and edit outside table and cell borders
• Create and edit border style
• Select border colors
• Select border widths
• Select fill color
• Select text alignment
• Select internal margins
• Rotate text within 90 degrees

1. Select the cell, block of cells and or table to be formatted by highlighting and then clicking on it/them.
2. Click on Format to gain access to the Format drop-down menu.
3. Click on Table located on the Format drop-down menu. The Format Table dialog box will be displayed (default set to Borders).

Cell, Block of Cells or Table Borders
To customize or edit border settings, click on the tab button. The Border Format Table dialog box will be displayed

Customize the style, color, and or width of the cell or table outside border by clicking on your selection(s) and then .

Cell, Block of Cells or Table Fill Colors

To customize or edit fill color settings of a cell, block of cells or entire table, click on the tab button. The color Fill Format Table dialog box will be displayed.

Customize the color to fill the cell, block of cells or table by clicking on the selected color and then .

Cell, Block of Cells or Table Text

To customize or edit text settings in a cell, block of cells or entire table, click on the tab button. The color Text Box Format Table dialog box will be displayed.

Customize the text’s alignment, internal margin and or rotation in a cell, block of cells or table by clicking on the selecting the desired setting(s) and then .