PERFECT-BEGINNER-FRIENDLY GUIDE ON WORKING WITH TABLES, CHARTS, AND IMAGES IN MICROSOFT WORD


  

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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