Microsoft Word Intermediate Skills: Background You’ll Need 2

  • Recognize the parts of a table

Tables are helpful for organizing and presenting information in a clear and structured way. Understanding the basic components of a table—cells, rows, and columns—is essential for effectively using them in documents.

A cell is the smallest unit of a table. It is the intersection of a row and a column and can contain data such as text, numbers, images, or other elements.

A row is a horizontal group of cells. It extends from the left side to the right side of the table. A column is a vertical group of cells. It extends from the top to the bottom of the table.

Here’s an example to illustrate how cells, rows, and columns work together in a table:

Name Math Science History English
Alice 90 85 88 92
Bob 78 82 80 85
Charlie 85 89 90 87

In this table:

  • Each cell contains a specific piece of information, such as a student’s grade.
  • Each row represents a different student.
  • Each column represents a different subject.