TABLES IN MICROSOFT WORD

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In Microsoft Word, tables are a feature that allows you to organize and present data in a structured grid format. Tables consist of rows and columns, and each intersection of a row and column is referred to as a cell. Here are some key points about tables in Microsoft Word:

1.    Inserting Tables:

·        To insert a table, go to the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.

·        Click on the "Table" option and choose the number of rows and columns you want.

2.    Table Structure:

·        Tables are made up of rows and columns. The intersection of a row and column is a cell.

·        Rows run horizontally, and columns run vertically.

3.    Formatting Tables:

·        You can format tables in various ways, such as adjusting cell size, changing borders, and applying shading.

·        Use the "Design" and "Layout" tabs in the ribbon to access various formatting options.

4.    Adding and Deleting Rows and Columns:

·        You can add or delete rows and columns to customize the table structure.

·        Right-click on a cell, row, or column to access options for insertion or deletion.

5.    Merging and Splitting Cells:

·        You can merge multiple cells together to create larger cells or split cells into smaller ones.

·        Use the "Merge Cells" and "Split Cells" options in the context menu.

6.    Table Styles:

·        Word provides predefined table styles to quickly change the appearance of your table.

·        Access these styles through the "Design" tab.

7.    Data Entry:

·        You can enter and edit data directly within the cells of the table, similar to a spreadsheet.

8.    Sorting and Filtering:

·        Tables in Word support sorting and filtering functionality to organize data.

9.    Formula Support:

·        Tables in Word can also include formulas for basic calculations.

Tables are useful for a variety of purposes, such as creating schedules, organizing data, or presenting information in a structured manner within your documents.

FIRST NAME	MIDDLE NAME	LAST NAME	COLLEGE	HALL	EMAIL
Ethan	Alexander	Miller	coe	mary	ethan.miller@cit111.edu.ng
Olivia	Grace	Johnson	clds	john	olivia.johnson@cit111.edu.ng
Liam	James	Carter	cst	esther	liam.carter@cit111.edu.ng
Sophia	Rose	Thompson	cmss	paul	sophia.thompson@cit111.edu.ng
Noah	William	Anderson	coe	deborah	noah.anderson@cit111.edu.ng
Ava	Elizabeth	Mitchell	clds	daniel	ava.mitchell@cit111.edu.ng
Jackson	Henry	Bennett	cst	mary	jackson.bennett@cit111.edu.ng
Emma	Claire	Reynolds	cmss	john	emma.reynolds@cit111.edu.ng
Mason	Oliver	Hayes	coe	esther	mason.hayes@cit111.edu.ng
Isabella	Faith	Turner	clds	paul	isabella.turner@cit111.edu.ng
Aiden	Michael	Parker	cst	deborah	aiden.parker@cit111.edu.ng
Harper	Grace	Evans	cmss	daniel	harper.evans@cit111.edu.ng
Lucas	Benjamin	Foster	coe	mary	lucas.foster@cit111.edu.ng
Mia	Evelyn	Cooper	clds	john	mia.cooper@cit111.edu.ng
Caleb	Thomas	Murphy	cst	esther	caleb.murphy@cit111.edu.ng
Lily	Marie	Nelson	cmss	paul	lily.nelson@cit111.edu.ng
Logan	Joseph	Richardson	coe	deborah	logan.richardson@cit111.edu.ng
Abigail	Grace	Simmons	clds	daniel	abigail.simmons@cit111.edu.ng
Wyatt	Daniel	Foster	cst	mary	wyatt.foster@cit111.edu.ng
Chloe	Annabelle	Roberts	cmss	john	chloe.roberts@cit111.edu.ng

 

Q1. Remove the Last Name Column

Q2. Remove Email Column

Q3. Add a new column after Email and move the Middle name column there

Q4. From Aiden split the table into two

Q5. Autofit content of a table

Q6. Marge the last three cells into one.

Q7. Sort First names in alphabetical order

Q8. Convert the table into text with tabs and also with commas

FIRST NAME	MIDDLE NAME	LAST NAME	COLLEGE	HALL	EMAIL
ETHAN	Alexander	Miller	COE	Mary	ethan.miller@cit111.edu.ng
OLIVIA	Grace	Johnson	CLDS	John	olivia.johnson@cit111.edu.ng
LIAM	James	Carter	CST	Esther	liam.carter@cit111.edu.ng
SOPHIA	Rose	Thompson	CMSS	Paul	sophia.thompson@cit111.edu.ng
NOAH	William	Anderson	COE	Deborah	noah.anderson@cit111.edu.ng
AVA	Elizabeth	Mitchell	CLDS	Daniel	ava.mitchell@cit111.edu.ng
JACKSON	Henry	Bennett	CST	Mary	jackson.bennett@cit111.edu.ng
EMMA	Claire	Reynolds	CMSS	John	emma.reynolds@cit111.edu.ng
MASON	Oliver	Hayes	COE	Esther	mason.hayes@cit111.edu.ng
ISABELLA	Faith	Turner	CLDS	Paul	isabella.turner@cit111.edu.ng
AIDEN	Michael	Parker	CST	Deborah	aiden.parker@cit111.edu.ng
HARPER	Grace	Evans	CMSS	Daniel	harper.evans@cit111.edu.ng
LUCAS	Benjamin	Foster	COE	Mary	lucas.foster@cit111.edu.ng
MIA	Evelyn	Cooper	CLDS	John	mia.cooper@cit111.edu.ng
CALEB	Thomas	Murphy	CST	Esther	caleb.murphy@cit111.edu.ng
LILY	Marie	Nelson	CMSS	Paul	lily.nelson@cit111.edu.ng
LOGAN	Joseph	Richardson	COE	Deborah	logan.richardson@cit111.edu.ng
ABIGAIL	Grace	Simmons	CLDS	Daniel	abigail.simmons@cit111.edu.ng
WYATT	Daniel	Foster	CST	Mary	wyatt.foster@cit111.edu.ng
CHLOE	Annabelle	Roberts	CMSS	John	chloe.roberts@cit111.edu.ng

 

Launch Microsoft Word on your laptop

Create the above table with the same format in Red colour. Answer the questions that follow.

Q1. Remove the Last Name Column

Q2. Remove Email Column

Q3. Add a new column after Email and move the Middle name column there

Q4. From Aiden split the table into two

Q5. Autofit content of table

Q6. Marge the last three cells into one.

Q7. Sort First names in alphabetical order

Q8. Convert the table into text with tabs and also with commas

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