Create Tables in Access – Instructions

A picture of a user creating a new table in table design view in Access.
Overview of How to Create Tables in Access             This lesson shows you how to create tables in Access. A table is an organized structure that holds information. It consists of fields of information into which you enter the records of the table. A field is a single column within a table, consisting of one
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Create Tables in Word – Instructions

Create Tables in Word - Instructions: A picture of a user creating tables in Word by using the grid in the “Table” button’s drop-down menu.
Create Tables in Word: Overview About Creating Tables in Word:             You can create tables in Word for many reasons. It is possible to create tables in Word that manipulate data, like a spreadsheet program. You can also create tables in Word to simply store data. Alternatively, you can use them to help you structure
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Format Tables in Word – Instructions

Format Tables in Word - Instructions: A picture of a user selecting table style options on the “Table Design” contextual tab of the Ribbon in Word for Microsoft 365.
Format Tables in Word: Overview             You can format tables in Word to clarify the data and also enhance the appearance of the information. Word has many pre-created table formats you can apply to your tables. In addition to these table styles, you can also select individual elements of the table and then apply your
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Adjust Row Height and Column Width in Word Tables – Instructions

Adjust Row Height and Column Width in Word Tables- Instructions: A picture of a table in Word being adjusted by using the “AutoFit” button in the “Layout” tab of the “Table Tools” contextual tab in the Ribbon of Word.
Adjust Row Height and Column Width in Word Tables: Overview             You can adjust row height and column width in Word tables using the mouse. To do this, place your mouse pointer over the border of the column or row to adjust. When you are in the correct place, the mouse pointer turns into a
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Hide Columns or Rows in Excel – Instructions and Video Lesson

Hide Columns or Rows in Excel - Instructions: A picture of a user hiding selected columns in an Excel workbook.
Hide Columns or Rows in Excel: Overview             You can hide columns or rows in Excel that contain sensitive data. You can do this to hide data you need for formulas but don’t want to show in a worksheet, like salary information, for example. Hiding a column or row conceals its display, but still uses
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Resize Columns and Rows in Excel – Instructions and Video Lesson

Resize Columns and Rows in Excel - Instructions and Video Lesson: A picture of a user resizing selected columns in an Excel workbook.
Resize Columns and Rows in Excel: Overview             There are many ways to resize columns and rows in Excel. You can adjust the width of columns to correct the display of longer cell entries. You can also adjust row height to accommodate larger fonts. To resize columns and rows in Excel, you must first select
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Outline Excel Data in Microsoft Excel – Instructions

Outline Excel Data in Microsoft Excel - Instructions: A picture of an Excel worksheet with an outline applied.
Outline Excel Data in Microsoft Excel: Overview             You can outline Excel data to add an organizational quality to a long or wide worksheet. When you outline Excel data, you group worksheet data into different levels based on column and row headings. Lower level data is associated with the headings in the rows or columns.
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Format a PivotTable in Excel – Instructions and Video

Format a PivotTable in Excel: A picture showing the “Design” tab of the “PivotTable Tools” contextual tab in the Ribbon of Excel.
Format a PivotTable in Excel: Overview             You can apply preset styles to format a PivotTable in Excel. To format a PivotTable in Excel, click into any cell in the PivotTable. Then click the “Design” tab of the “PivotTable Tools” contextual tab within the Ribbon. Then click the desired style to apply from the listing
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