Word has a function to create a table.It is not particularly difficult to create a table itself, but it requires a certain amount of knowledge to finish it in the table you want.So, this time, I will introduce some useful formats to remember when creating a table.
You may want to create a table in the document.In such cases, it is common to use the table creation function prepared in Word.When creating a table, select the "Insert" tab and specify the "line" and "column number" from the "table" command.
Then, the table is inserted in the position where the cursor was.All you have to do is click each cell (square) and enter characters in the table.The basic form of the table can now be created.
In addition, the "design" tab of the table tool also has a "table style" that can easily specify the table design.If you want to specify the design of the table quickly, you may use this feature.
In this way, the creation of the table itself is not a particularly difficult operation, but it can be said that it is a function that beginners often use.However, if you try to customize the table, there are many cases where something happens.Therefore, it is good to remember how to use the format introduced below.To make a convenient table, some format changes are required.
Word is a mechanism in which the "line spacing" rules are applied to the characters in the table.For this reason, each line in the table is placed according to the "line spacing of the document" (18pt in the initial setting).In addition, the concept of "line spacing" is explained in detail in the 6th to 8th in this series, so it is a good idea to refer to it.
Let's show a specific example.For example, if the character size of a certain cell is changed to 11pt, the character will not fit in the "one line" line, and a line spacing will be secured for two lines.Therefore, only the line time suddenly increases.
In order to be released from such a "line tie", it is necessary to change the settings to "do not place the text in the grid line" and adjust the interval with "margins in cells".Let's explain in order.
First, click the icon displayed in the upper left of the table to select the entire table.Next, select the "Home" tab and call the "paragraph" dialog.
When the "Paragraph" dialog is displayed, turn off the check box "When specifying the number of lines on one page to the grid line", click the "OK" button.
This allows you to unlock the settings in which the characters in the table are placed according to the grid line (line spacing).In other words, it will be released from the "line between lines".
When the setting changes described above are made, the "line height" is automatically adjusted according to the character size.However, in this case, the "margin in the cell" tends to be too small.Therefore, it is good to learn how to adjust the "margin in the cell" using the "cell placement" command.
When adjusting "The margin in the cell", click "Cell arrangement" on the "Layout" tab of the table tool.
Then, "Table option" is displayed, and the margins of up, down, left and right in the cell can be specified in millimeters.By the way, this format is for "entire table".
After that, if you specify the placement of the text for each cell, it will be possible to arrange the characters in the table in a well -balanced manner.
In the "Table Options", there is also a format that specifies the interval between cells and cells.If you turn on the check box of this item and specify the appropriate number, you can create a table with a gap between the cells.
Although it is not a frequent format, it may be useful when creating a table design, so it will not hurt to remember.However, as shown in the figure above, the "table ruled line" is drawn in an inappropriate place.Therefore, when using this format, it is basically to specify the "table ruled line" as "none".
Usually, the table is created in the same size as "Width of Document".However, in some cases, the table will be delayed to the left and right as it is.
In such a case, drag the vertical ruled line to the left and right and change the "column width".However, adjusting the "column width" so that it is the optimal arrangement is often a surprisingly troublesome task.Therefore, it is good to remember how to automatically adjust the size of the table.
If you move the cursor to the front and select the "Layout" tab, you will be able to use the "Automatic Adjustment" command.
If you select "Automatic adjustment to the width of the string", it will be possible to automatically adjust the "column width" according to the number of characters of each cell.
If you feel that the size of the cell is too narrow (or too wide) as a result of the automatic adjustment of the size, click "Cell arrangement" and resemble the upper, down, left and right margins.
Here, we will summarize the contents of the format explained so far.When creating a table, specifying the format in the following procedure to efficiently adjust the balance of the entire table.
(1) Release the format of "Match to the grid line" in the "paragraph" dialog (2) Specify the margin on the up, down, left and right in "Cell arrangement" (3) "Automatic adjustment" using "Automatic adjustment".Automatically adjust according to the number of characters
The taste may be different for each person, but it is a good idea to remember it as one of the techniques related to the table.
Finally, let me introduce a countermeasure method when the table straddles the page.Basically, the table is basically placed so that the page is not there.However, there are cases where it is not so.In particular, the tables with a large number of lines may have to be pages again.
In case of such a case, remember how to redeem the title line in the table.In this operation procedure, simply select the "layout" tab in the table tool and then turn on "Repeat the title".Then, "Title line" will be displayed on the first line of the part sent to the next page.This should be a little easier to see.
However, it must be noted that this command depends on the "cursor position".If the "Repeat of the Title Row" cannot be used by gray out, you need to move the cursor to the "top line" and then click the command.You will need to remember just in case, so that you don't have a trouble with "I can't use the command ...".