Working with Tables, Charts, and Images in MS Word
1.
Inserting and Formatting Tables
Tables help organize information
into rows and columns.
How
to Insert a Table:
1.
Go to Insert → Table.
2.
Drag to select the number of rows
and columns you need.
o
Example: 3x3 table (3 rows, 3
columns).
3.
Type your data into the cells.
Formatting
a Table:
- Use the Table Design tab to:
- Apply styles (colors, borders, shading).
- Add or remove rows/columns.
- Merge cells (combine two or more cells).
🖼️ (Image idea:
Screenshot of Insert → Table menu)
2.
Inserting Charts
Charts are used to present data
visually (like in Excel).
How
to Insert a Chart:
1.
Go to Insert → Chart.
2.
Choose a chart type:
o
Column/Bar
Chart → Compare values.
o
Line Chart → Show trends over time.
o
Pie Chart → Show percentages.
3.
An Excel sheet will open → enter
your data.
4.
The chart will appear in Word.
Formatting
a Chart:
- Use the Chart Tools tab to:
- Change chart style and colors.
- Add titles, labels, or legends.
🖼️ (Image idea:
Screenshot of Insert → Chart with pie chart selected)
3.
Inserting and Editing Images
Images make documents visually
appealing.
How
to Insert an Image:
1.
Go to Insert → Pictures.
2.
Choose:
o
This
Device (from your computer).
o
Online
Pictures (search from Bing).
3.
Select the image → Click Insert.
Formatting
an Image:
- Select the image → Picture Tools tab opens.
- You can:
- Resize
(drag corners).
- Wrap Text
(choose how text flows around the image: Square, Tight, Behind Text,
etc.).
- Apply Styles
(borders, shadows, shapes).
🖼️ (Image idea:
Screenshot showing Wrap Text options around an image)
4.
Practice Example
1.
Create a 3x3 table with headings: Name,
Age, Score.
2.
Insert a Column Chart showing
student scores.
3.
Add a picture (e.g., your school logo)
and wrap text around it.
With tables, charts, and images,
your documents will be more organized, professional, and engaging.
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