Word 2007 Tables & Macros

Course Length

Three hours

Prerequisites

Word 2007 Introduction or equivalent experience

Course Description

In this class, participants will create tables using a variety of methods. Basic table features such as selecting, moving, and adding columns and rows are covered. Participants will format tables using table styles. Features such as captions, sorting, and calculating totals are also included. Macros can be used to perform everyday tasks quicker and easier. In this class, participants will use the macro recorder to create and run a variety of useful macros.

Course Topics

  • Create tables from tabbed text, using the table grid, using the insert table dialog box, by drawing, and using quick tables
  • Create a nested table
  • Select in a table, resize, and move a table
  • Change column width and row height
  • Distribute rows and columns
  • Add and remove borders and shading
  • Show and hide gridlines
  • Change table style and table style options
  • Add bullets or numbering in a table
  • Change text alignment and text direction in a cell
  • Use Table AutoFit options
  • Insert and delete rows, columns, cells, and tables
  • Move or copy within a table
  • Merge and split cells and erase a table cell line
  • Split a table
  • Prevent a row from breaking across two pages
  • Repeat column headings
  • Force a table to break across pages at a particular row
  • Change the table alignment and text wrapping
  • Insert a blank line before a table
  • Change table options
  • Sort data
  • Convert a table to text
  • Add captions, AutoCaptions, and update caption numbers
  • Calculate a total for a row or column
  • Show the Developer tab
  • Record and run macros
  • Assign or edit a macro description
  • Assign a keyboard shortcut to an existing macro
  • View macro code
  • Rename a macro
  • Save a document containing a macro
  • Enable macro content
  • Copy a macro between files
  • Delete a macro
  • Change macro settings

What Participants Receive

Each participant receives a guide containing step-by-step instructions and practice exercises.