Microsoft Word Insert Tab Functions

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Questions and Answers

Where do you place your insertion point to insert a table?

At the beginning of the document

On a new page

At the end of the document

Anywhere in the document where you want the table to appear (correct)

How do you navigate through a table?

Using the mouse wheel

Using the Spacebar

Using the TAB key, arrow keys, or the left mouse button (correct)

Using the Enter key

What do you need to do to convert existing text to a table?

Select the text and go to the Insert tab (correct)

Select the text and go to the Page Layout tab

Select the text and go to the References tab

Select the text and go to the Home tab

What is the purpose of the 'Separate text at' option?

To specify how to separate text into columns Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the options to customize a table?

Design tab and Layout tab Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of merging cells?

To combine multiple cells into one Signup and view all the answers

How can you change the size of a cell?

By manually entering a desired row height or column width Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Merge and Split Cells' feature?

To manipulate cells for complex layouts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the AutoFit command in table formatting?

To automatically adjust the column widths based on the text inside Signup and view all the answers

What can you do to make your text vertical in a table?

Use the Design tab to change the direction of your text Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Design tab in table formatting?

To apply a table style to the entire table Signup and view all the answers

How many options are available to modify a table style?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What do table styles control?

Design elements, including color, borders, and fonts Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to select a table style?

Click anywhere in your table, then navigate to the Design tab Signup and view all the answers

What do you need to do to apply borders to a table?

Select the cells you want to apply a border to Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Table Style Options group?

To modify table style options Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Cover Page button in the Pages Group?

To insert a pre-formatted cover page for a document Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the Page Break button?

In the Pages Group Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click the Page Break button?

The current page is ended and a new page is started Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Blank Page button?

To insert a new blank page at the cursor position Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Pages Group?

Table Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of clicking the Page Break button at the current cursor position?

The current page is ended and a new page is started Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the feature to insert a new blank page?

In the Pages Group Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Pages Group in the Insert tab?

To insert different features such as pages, headers, and footers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Insert Tab

The Insert Tab is used to insert different features such as tables, pictures, clip art, shapes, charts, page numbers, word art, headers, and footers into a document.

Pages Group

The Cover Page button is used to insert a pre-formatted cover page for a document.
The Blank Page button is used to insert a new blank page for a document at the cursor position.
The Page Break button is used to end a page at the current cursor position and start a new page.

Tables Group

The Tables button is used to insert a table into the document.
A table is a grid of cells arranged in rows and columns, used to organize any type of content.
There are two methods to insert a table:
- Drawing a table: by selecting the number of columns and rows using the diagram squares.
- Quick Tables feature: by entering the number of rows and columns.

Navigating a Table

Use the TAB key, arrow keys on the keyboard, or the left mouse button to navigate through a table.

Converting Text to a Table

Select the text you want to convert to a table.
Go to the Insert tab, then click the Table command, and select Convert Text to Table from the drop-down menu.

Modifying Tables

You can change the appearance of your table, including adding rows or columns and changing the table style.
Table style options can be modified using the Design tab.
The table style can be customized, including adding borders, changing the direction of text, and aligning cell text.

Modifying Table Appearance

To delete a table, select the table and press the Delete key.
Merge and Split Cells: combine multiple cells or split a cell in two.
Change Cell Size: manually enter a desired row height or column width, or use the AutoFit command.
Change Text Direction: change the direction of your text from horizontal to vertical.
Align Cell Text: control exactly where text is located within a cell.

Modifying Table Style

Apply a table style: control several design elements, including color, borders, and fonts.
Modify table style options: turn various options on or off to change the appearance of the table.

Borders and Shading

Apply borders to a table by selecting the cells, choosing the desired Line Style, Line Weight, and Pen Color, and clicking the drop-down arrow below the Borders command.