There are 3 ways to insert a table in Microsoft Word. So, let’s look at how we can get this done.
1st option: How to make a table using the interactive grid
- Open the Insert tab
- Click on Table
- Move the mouse over the displayed grid to see a preview of your table
- Click into the grid to insert the table
Tip: With the grid you can only insert a limited number of columns and rows. But you can always add more columns and rows after the table is inserted.
You can use the next method, to insert bigger tables immediately.
2nd option: How to make a table using the dialog box
- Open the Insert tab
- Click on Table
- Click on Insert Table…
- Enter the number of columns and rows for your table
- Choose an AutoFit behaviour
- Click OK
3rd option: How to make a table by drawing it
- Open the Insert tab
- Click on Table
- Click on Draw Table
- Drag the pencil diagonally over the page to create a container
- Drag horizontal and vertical lines to split the container up into multiple cells