Tables (Edexcel IGCSE Ict)

Spec point — 6.1.3

Tables

How do you create a table?

• Tables are created by specifying the desired number of rows and columns
• This can typically be done through a menu option or manually typing them in, or by dragging the cursor to the desired table size

How can a table be edited and formatted?

• Tables can be edited in several ways:

  • Insert rows and columns allows the user to add more rows or columns to your table
  • Delete rows and columns allows the removal unnecessary rows or columns

• Merge cells allows the user to join two or more cells into one
• Tables can be formatted to improve readability and visual appeal

• There are multiple options for formatting a table, some of these include:

  • Set horizontal cell alignment
  • Set vertical cell alignment
  • Showing/hiding cell borders
  • colouring of the background of a cell
  • Adjusting the row/height width