How to Add Shading to a Table

MIcrosoft Word allows users to add emphasis to a table by utilizing the shading function within the software. Follow these instructions to easily incorporate shading into your table.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Highlight the entire table, specific cell, row or column within your table.

2. 
    

   Select "Format" from the standard toolbar found at the top of the open Word program.

3. Choose "Borders and Shading" from the drop-down menu of format options.

4. Click the "Shading" tab from the open Borders and Shading dialog box.

5. Select the desired shading from the "Fill" portion of the dialog box and click "OK."

6. Click "OK."

Tips & Warnings

• You can adjust the level of shading using the Pattern function. You can use the Apply To function to add shading to a specific cell, text, paragraph or table.