Advanced Tables in Word: Table Styles, Breaks and Formulas

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In this Microsoft Word tutorial, we teach you some advanced tricks and tips when using Tables in Word.

We start by looking at how to convert text to a table, create a new style, and then apply it to the table. After that, we move onto how to split and merge a table and repeat columns headings on each page. Finally, we show you how to use the SUM, COUNT and IF functions to perform calculations in a Word Table

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[MM-uwlc]

Love the way she explain everything so clearly. Thank you dear. A hug from Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷

[LaneWyrick]

Excellent tutorial! I just found a way that you can find the number of the rows rather than just guessing. Instead of selecting the entire table, just click and drag from the first cel of the table all the way down to the cel you want in your formula. Right click, choose Table Properties and click on Row. Now instead of showing Rows 1 - 124, it will say Rows 1 - 55 (or whatever cel you are choosing). Do this again for your final cel if necessary and input them into your formula.

[joshuamanampiu]

So great for me. Solved most of my table issues. Thank you.

[rogerskipleting]

thank you very much i like your style of teach its systematic and its in a manner that new beginner can comrehend

[dnvdxgp]

If have drop down list within a table in a form. The ldrpp down list that has data that is too long to show on one line. How do I get the drop down list formatted to wordwrap and move down (not across). I really need assistance with this. Thank you. 😊

[Ytremz]

Very comprehensive - would be interesting to know how to handle the formatting (i.e. font, shading) of a title row that is _merged_ across several (or all) columns of the table. Word doesn't seem to handle the formatting of merged cells very well.

[tomnolan]

I have more columns than rows. Is there a way to have the column go over multiple pages ?

[denisekobrin]

This was an excellent video. I was hoping it would show me how to format numbers in tables as you do in MS Excel. I have numbers in a table where I don't need a formula, I need to format the numbers as an Accounting number. Is there a way to accomplish this? I'd like to format an entire column at once. thanks

[lawrencekazibwe]

Very informative, thanks dear, Keep it up

[rksingh]

I tried to add the same way you taught with row numbers but not getting correct total. Updated the field but still not. Pls reply

[lisalansing]

In the past, I have been able to create styles in the style menu for tables. I can't remember how I did that so if anyone know could you let me know. Thanks

[jonzillaz]

Could you not have said the word 'use' instead of 'utilize?' One syllable is more efficient than three. Ignore me! Fantastic tutorials, I really am learning so much. I'm very grateful.