You can use the Table wizard to add a table to your Web page.
To insert a table:
Select Table>Table Wizard from the menu bar.
Use the Table wizard to specify the number of rows and columns and to specify formatting for the table, individual rows, and individual cells.
Type the content of cells in the Create Table dialog box or directly in the document.
You can manipulate rows, columns, or cells in an existing table from the Table menu or from a pop-up menu when you right-click on the table items you want to modify. Table actions are available only in Page view.
Action |
What it does |
|---|---|
Insert Row |
Inserts a new row above the current one. The new row will contain the same number of cells as the current row, with the same COLSPAN attributes, cell attributes, and styles. |
Insert Column |
Inserts a new column to the left of the current one. The new column will contain the same number of cells as the current column. The individual cell attributes are copied cell for cell from the current column to the new one. |
Insert Cell |
Inserts a single cell to the left of the current one. If your selection includes more than one cell, the current cell is defined as the one that's leftmost and topmost in the selection. When the new cell is inserted, individual cell attributes are copied from the current cell to the new one. |
Delete Row |
Deletes the selected rows. If your selection includes more than one row, all rows containing any portion of the selection will be deleted. It is not necessary to select the entire contents of a row. |
Delete Column |
Deletes the selected columns. If your selection includes more than one column, it must be within a single row. All columns containing any portion of the selection will be deleted. It is not necessary to select the entire contents of a column. |
Delete Cell |
Deletes the selected cells. If your selection includes more than one cell, all cells containing any portion of the selection will be deleted. It is not necessary to select the entire contents of a cell. |
Merge Cells |
Merges two or more cells into a single cell. All cells containing any portion of your selection will be merged. It is not necessary to select the entire contents of a cell. When cells are merged, their contents are concatenated in the remaining cell. The merged cells assume the attributes of the cell that was leftmost and topmost in the selection. |
Split Cell |
Splits one cell into two. The selected cell is split horizontally—an empty cell is added to its right. |
To manipulate rows, columns, or cells in an existing
table:
In Page view, highlight text in the rows, columns, or cells you want to manipulate.
Select Table from the menu bar
or
Right-click the highlighted text and select Table from the pop-up menu.
Select the menu item for the action you want from the Table menu.
The overall table width is not altered when you perform any of the table actions. Instead, the cell widths are adjusted. When you are working in Page view, table cells might appear equal in size. By selecting the table and using the mouse, you can expand or shrink the width of the columns.
