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Windows Boot Camp November 2004 • Vol.2 Issue 11 Page(s) 32-35 in print issue |
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Start-To-Finish Guide Tables & Charts in Word |
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 You're conducting a survey of experienced Microsoft Word users, and you've just asked them which two ways of formatting data they think best present information in an easy-to-understand way. Their most likely answer will be tables and charts. Word's table and chart features can dramatically increase the punch and impact of your documents, helping you organize and communicate your ideas with zip and clarity. They can also create white space in a document, making it more attractive and readable. Tables are extremely useful for organizing information because they neatly arrange text in columns and rows. While many people rely on Word tab stops to arrange information, tables are better at keeping information organized because it's packaged within table cells. Charts (also called graphs) are another built-in communication tool in Word's toolbox. Charts are great for communicating statistical or numerical information, making it easier for others to understand trends, percentages, and reports at a glance. You can create a number of different types of charts in Word, including pie, bar, columnar, and area. We'll use Word 2002 as the basis for our creations, although the commands will work essentially the same in Word 2003.  Table It Now, let's get down to business. The most straightforward way to create a table in Word is to click the Table menu, select Insert, and click Table again. (You can also click the Insert Table button on the toolbar.) Let's start by making a simple table that outlines expenses for a recent business trip. To do so, we'll indicate the exact number of columns and rows that we want. Later, we can add or delete rows as needed. First, click Table on the main menu an.... |
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