Computer Training

Microsoft Publisher 2003

Working with Tables

1. On the Object's Toolbar click on the Table icon button and then click on the location where the table is to be inserted. When the Create Table dialog box opens enter the number of rows and columns needed.
   
   
2. Select one of the predesigned table formats or create your own using the steps below. Click on OK.

Formatting a Table

1. Select the table to make all columns, rows, and gridlines visible. When a table is not selected, the gridlines remain visible but do not print. In order to make the gridlines print, a border needs to be added to every cell.
   
   
2. Click inside a cell, enter some text, and then press the Tab key to move to the next cell. Press Shift+Tab to return to the previous cell.
   
   
3. To select an entire column or row click on the appropriate bar.
   
   
4. To format your add borders, fills, and different colored text. Remember that as text is added cell height changes accordingly.