Tables in Microsoft Word can be useful for presenting certain types of information more clearly than in paragraph form, turning complex ideas into easy-to-read data. Here are some of my most reliable ...

A nested table is one table placed inside of another, where the larger table functions as a container for the smaller one. Nested tables are a way for you to organize objects, such as images or text, ...

Adding a table to a Microsoft Word document is an optimal way to gather and display data, but you may find that two tables can be better than one. There may be strict row requirements when you're ...

Q. I’ve taken on a new project that requires me to type text and data into tables in Word, but I’m struggling. Are there any special tricks for typing data into Word tables? A. Text does behave ...

Microsoft now provides five different methods for creating tables: the Graphic Grid, Insert Table, Draw Table, insert a new or existing Excel Spreadsheet table, and Quick Tables, plus an option for ...

Word tables provide a simple way to present information in a small space and in a readable format. After all, we’re used to reading table data in everything from train timetables to bank statements.

Two ways to generate a list of tables in a Word document Your email has been sent John A Trax Jr, Getty Images/iStockphoto If you have a lot of tables, chances are you’ll want to document them. You ...

You can add a table of contents in Word to make your document look more professional and well-developed.

When working with tables in Word, your text may disappear, but it's not gone forever. Mary Ann Richardson teaches you how to get around this irritating feature by recovering disappearing table text.

In MS Word, I have a table of contents that automatically adjusts page numbers etc. The way it is set up for example is to have the Chapter heading left justified with the page number right justified.