create table in powerpoint

Learn easy ways to create a table in PowerPoint: 

Learn easy ways to create a table in PowerPoint

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Creating a table in PowerPoint presentations is very simple and easy. It allows you to present important information in a clear and concise form. Such a table format is convenient to understand and to explain to an audience. The tables work well when you want to present numerical data or other brief snippets of information.

Simple steps to insert a table to your PowerPoint: 

Simple steps to insert a table to your PowerPoint

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Select the slide where you want to add table. On the Insert tab, in the Tables group, click on Table drop-down menu.

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Move the pointer to select the number of rows and columns that you want and then click. The table automatically appears on the selected slide.

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Alternatively, click Insert Table , and then enter a number in the Number of columns and Number of rows lists. Add text to the table cells by clicking a cell. After you enter your text, click outside the table.

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To draw the table, you can click on Draw Table option. A pointer changes to a pencil which you can drag it where you wish to place the table on the slide.

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You can insert an Excel Spreadsheet to the slide by clicking Excel Spreadsheet . Fill in the values in the excel sheet.

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Double-click on the table for the formatting and Table Tools opens on the ribbon, displaying Design and Layout tabs in the top menu.

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Design tab has four sections. Table Styles Options provide you choices of highlighting header row, first column, total row, etc.

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Table Styles section enables you to select different colors for the table. Draw Borders section enable you to change the color and width of the border. You can even erase unwanted rows and columns with Eraser option. WordArt Styles section provide you to display text in different styles and colors.

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Layout tab has seven different sections. Table section is enabled by default to view gridlines. Rows and Columns section enable you to insert a row or a column above, below, left or right. You can even delete any row, column or entire table with Delete button. With Cell Size section, you can increase or decrease the width or height of cells. Merge section enable you to merge selected rows or columns together with Merge Cells . You can also split one cell into two with Split Cells option.

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Alignment section helps you to align text direction and cell margins. With Table Size , adjust the height and width of the table. Arrange section helps you to arrange the tables back and forth with other objects on the slide.

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Once you have saved the changes, the table appears on the slide according to your requirements.

Why do you need to use tables in your presentations?: 

Tables are helpful in presenting numerical data in an impactful manner. It renders a professional look to the content presented. You can present your information in a concise and accurate form with the tables. It makes your presentation style more contemporary. Creating tables is less time consuming when you know the right way to present your data. Why do you need to use tables in your presentations?

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