Creating Tables Quickly in Microsoft Word

Word gives you several ways to create a table. You can draw a table or have Word create one from options you specify. There’s also a third way that makes creating a table a cinch.

1. Type a “+” where you want the table to start
2. Tab or space to the point where you want the first column to end
3. Type a “+”
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each column
5. Type a “+” where you want the last column to end

This creates a table with the number of columns you specify. It will only have one row. To add more rows, click outside the table at the end of the first row. Press return. Repeat for each row you would like to add.

The table will function like any table you create in Word. If you need to make alterations to the table layout, access the table properties. (Right-click the 4-headed arrow that appears when you hold you mouse outside the top left corner of the table).