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Word processor, how do I insert a table ?

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Here's how to insert a table in a word processor:

  1. In the word processor area, position the cursor where the table is to be inserted, then in the sidebar, select the Table option.
  2. Click on the Insert button. With a long click or a secondary click, a mini-table allows you to define the number of columns and rows.
  3. Once the table has been created, you can insert or delete rows or columns using the buttons on the sidebar.
  4. Still in the sidebar, the objects in the Style tab let you define various properties: margin size, alignment, border, background.
    Warning: it's important to click in the desired cell and carefully select the value from the Target pop-up menu before modifying a property, otherwise the result won't match expectations.

Borders

Outer Borders

To modify the table outer borders, proceed as follows:

In the sidebar, Table option, Style tab, select Table from the Target pop-up menu.

Select the desired borders in the sidebar:

No border selected
Upper border selected
Left and upper borders selected
All borders selected

Select border type (stroke type, thickness, color). If you don't want a border, select None.

Inner Borders

To modify the table's inner borders (between cells), proceed as follows:

Select the desired cells with the mouse.

In the sidebar, Table option, Style tab, select Cell from the Target pop-up menu.

Select the desired borders in the sidebar (see above).

Select border type (stroke type, thickness, color). If you don't want a border, select None.

Note: if you apply one type of border to the whole table and another type of border to individual cells, the borders defined at cell level will take precedence.

Background

To apply a background color to cells :

Select cells with the mouse.

In the sidebar, Table option, Style tab, select the desired value (Table, Row, Column or Cell) from the Target pop-up menu.

In the Background section, click in the square to reveal the color palette. Select the desired color.

Note: if you apply one color to the whole table and another color to individual cells, the colors defined at cell level will take precedence.
Word processor, how do I insert a table ?