How to Create a Simple Table in Word 2003

Create a simple table in Word 2003 to view and organize data with ease.

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Word 2003
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Instructions

- 1
  
  Open a blank or existing Word document.
- 2
  
  Position your cursor where you want the table to appear.
- 3
  
  Select "Table" from the toolbar, and then "Insert." Select "Table" again.
- 4
  
  Choose the number of columns (the vertical sections).
- 5
  
  Choose the number of rows (the horizontal sections).
- 6
  
  Determine the "AutoFit behavior" next. You may set a fixed column width (cells will not change size), AutoFit to window (cells will adjust to fit the width of a Web browser) or AutoFit to contents (cells will change width according to the text you type).
- 7
  
  Click "AutoFormat" in the same window to apply a template design to your table. Select "OK."
- 8
  
  Type whatever you want to appear in each cell. Hit the "Tab" key to switch between cells.

Tips & Warnings

Quickly edit your table by right-clicking it. Delete cells, add cells or change AutoFit behavior by clicking on the appropriate action.
To create uniform tables, choose "Remember dimensions for new tables" before creating a table.
Be careful while sorting. Entering your data out of order may render your table meaningless.

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