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When a table is inserted into a Word document, the Table Tools Design and Layout tabs appear on the Ribbon.
These tabs provide options to change the appearance and structure of a table.

Table Tools Design Tab

Table Tools Layout Tab

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In a Word document, type a list of Names, Date of births, and contact numbers of your friends, separated
by / symbol. Convert the entire list to a table. Sample data is given below.
Sample Data Converted Table
Rohit/12-June-2011/9977654231 Rohit 12-June-2011 9977654231
Devika/6-Jan-2012/8855894512 Devika 6-Jan-2012 8855894512

ENTERING DATA IN A TABLE
You can enter different types of data, such as text and numbers, in a table.
To enter data in a cell of a table:
1. Click a cell in the table. 1

The cursor appears in the cell.
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2. Type the required data.

3. Use the mouse pointer or arrow keys to move
between cells in a table.

SELECTING PARTS OF A TABLE
You may need to select a cell, row, column, or entire table to edit or format it.
To select parts of a table:
1. Click a cell in the table. 2
2. On the Table Tools Layout tab, click the Select
button in the Tables group.
A drop-down list appears.

3. Click any one of the following: 1
Select Cell to select the current cell.
Select Column to select the entire column containing the current cell.

Select Row to select the entire row containing the current cell.
Select Table to select the entire table.

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