Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word

Learn three ways to insert tables in Microsoft Word. Plus, five tips for working with tables: (1) how to delete a table, (2) how to resize an entire table, (3) how to resize individual rows and columns, (4) how to add rows and columns, and (5) how to add color to a table.
These steps are for Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:52 Create a table from the Table menu (best for general use)
2:48 Create a table from the Table dialog box (offers the most sizing options)
4:14 Insert a Quick Table (fastest setup)
5:07 How to delete a table
5:34 How to resize an entire table
5:56 How to resize individual rows and columns
6:19 How to add rows and columns
6:58 How to add color to a table
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