This tool allows you to arrange data such as text, images, links, forms, etc. - into columns and rows of cells. You may also include a caption for your table, providing a short description of the table's purpose.
Create an insertion point for the table by using your mouse and placing your cursor in the editor where you intend to insert the table.
Select the Insert/Edit Table icon from the Editor Toolbar.
Rows: Enter the number of rows for your table.
Columns: Enter the number of columns for your table.
Border size: Enter 0 if you do not want a border on your table. The higher the number, the larger your border.
Alignment: Select your table alignment from the drop down list.
Width: Enter the width of your table in pixels or as a percentage.
Height: Enter the height of your table in pixels.
Cell spacing: Enter the amount of spacing you want around the table cells.
Cell padding: Enter the amount of padding you want inside the table cells.
Caption: Enter a caption for your table if necessary. This will appear centered across the top of your table.
Click OK to insert your table or Cancel to exit the Insert/Edit Table dialog box.
Click the Save icon in the upper right corner of the screen to save your work.
Updating a Table
Select your table by left-clicking anywhere inside the appropriate table cell
Right-click inside the cell to bring up the update table options dialog.
Select the appropriate action for the task you are trying to accomplish.
Insert Row: This will insert a row below the row you have selected.
Delete Rows: This will delete the selected row.
Insert Column: This will insert a column to the right of the column you have selected.
Delete Columns: This will delete the selected column.
Insert Cell: This will insert a cell to the right of the cell you have selected.
Delete Cells: This will delete the selected cell.
Merge Cells: This will merge cells across the column. To merge cells, highlight the contents of both cells. Right-click the highlighted content in one cell and select Merge Cells from the pop-up menu.
Split Cell: This will split one cell into two cells.
Cell Properties: Set properties for the selected cell using the Cell Properties dialog box.
Table Properties: Set your table properties using the Table Properties dialog box.
Deleting a Table
Click a corner of your table so it has boxes at each corner.
Click the Delete key on your keyboard.
Click the Save icon in the right corner of the screen to save your work.
icon in the upper right corner of the screen to save your work.
