Chapter 3: Tables in Word Processor
Points to Remember
1. A table is an organised arrangement of text in the form of rows and columns.
2. Table option is in the Tables group on the insert tab.
3. We can also select the different parts of a table by using the select option in the
Table group on the Layout tab..
4. Plus sign at the upper left corner of a table is known as Table move handle which is
used to move a table.
5. A small hollow square at the bottom right corner is called table Resize Handle.
6. Resizing of a table can be done by using the Auto fit option .
7.When you insert a table you will get Table Design and Layout tabs on the Ribbon.
8. Delete option is in the rows and columns group on the Layout tab.
9. Select a cell by triple clicking on the cell.
10. To select entire table click on the Table move handle.
A. Fill in the blanks.
1. Tab C. Select the correct option.
2. Insert Left 1. c. Cell
3. AutoFit Window 2. b. Insert
4. Layout 3. b. Align Center
5. Splitting 4. b. Merge Cells
B. Write T for True and F for False.
5. a. Borders group
1. F
D. Competency-based questions.
2. T
1. Shift + Tab
3. F
2. By dragging the Table Resize
4. T
handle
5. T
E. Answer the following questions.
1. Define a table. Write any one method using which you can create a
table in word.
A. A table is an organised arrangement of text in the form of rows and
columns. Using a table grid, one can create a table in the document.
2. State a difference between the table move and table Resize handles.
A. The Table Move is used to move the selected table, whereas Table
Resize handle is used to resize the table.
3. Describe the use of the split cells and Merge cells options.
A. The Split Cell option is used to divide the selected cell into separate
cells, whereas the Merge Cells option combines two or more cells into a
single large cell.
4. How do you combine two or more cells in a table?
To merge cells, select them and choose the Merge Cells option in the Merge group
on the Layout tab. The selected cells get merged into a single cell.
5. How can you change the column width in a table?
A. To change column width, bring the mouse pointer over the border of a column
and drag it to set the width.
6. List the steps for splitting a cell.
A. Select the cell that you want to split.
a. Click on the Layout tab and choose the Split Cells option in the Merge group.
b. The Split Cells dialog box appears.
c. Define the number of rows and columns, into which you wish to split the
selected cell.
d. Click on OK.
7. What are the options of resizing a table using the AutoFit
option.
A. AutoFit Contents, AutoFit Window, and Fixed Column Width are
the three options of resizing a table using the AutoFit option.
8. How to select different parts of a table?
A. We can also select different parts of a table by using the Select
option in the Table group on the Layout tab.
